Pathankot Update

Pathankot was the capital of Nurpur state and later change to Dhameri (Nurpur) in the time of Akbar.The Pathania clan of rajput derived its name from ancient name of Pathankot which was was Paithan at that time. The Rajas of Pathankot and Nurpur were called 'Pandir' or descendants of the Pandavas - a claim which they share with royal families of Basholi, Kullu, Bhadu, Mandi and Suket. They are therefore, of the 'Chandravanshi' race of Rajputs. They claim their descent from the Tomar Rajas of delhi and formed Nurpur state in about 1000 A.D