After the death of Harshaverdhna of Kanauj towards the end of seventh century A.D., Harihar Chand of Chanderi after crowned his eldest son Govind Chand set-forth on his journey northwards to follow the footsteps of his royal ancestors, Raja El Dev and Rani Bimla Devi, who were reputed to have visited Bilaspur (then Vyaspur) along with his four sons and a handful of true followers. On the way at Nadaun (headquarter of Kangra), the Katoch ruler invited the Chandel prince to encamp there for few days.
Following Harshaverdhna's death in the late seventh century A.D., Harihar Chand of Chanderi ascended to the throne and had his eldest son Govind Chand embark on a journey northwards, tracing the steps of his legendary ancestors Raja El Dev and Rani Bimla Devi, who were believed to have visited Bilaspur (then known as Vyaspur) with their four sons and a handful of loyal companions. This sequence of events took place at Nadaun, the headquarters of Kangra, where the Katoch ruler extended an invitation for the Chandel prince to stay for a short period.