Kanak Pal
| Kanak Pal | |
|---|---|
| Raja Founder of Garhwal Kingdom | |
| King of Garhwal | |
| Reign | 699 AD |
| Coronation | 699 AD |
| Predecessor | Raja Son Pal (as ruler of Chandpur Garhi) |
| Successor | Raja Shyam Pal |
| Born | Malwa Kingdom, (present-day Madhya Pradesh) |
| Died | Garhwal Kingdom, (present-day Himachal Pradesh) |
| Spouse | Only daughter of Raja Son Pal |
| Issue | Raja Shyam Pal |
| House | Panwar |
| Dynasty | Parmara dynasty |
| Father | Aagnivansh |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Kanak Pal also known as Raja Kanakpal was a prince of Paramara dynasty of Malwa (Madhya Pradesh) who was later crowned Heir to Raja Son Pal (his Father-In-Law). He later laid the foundation of Garhwal Kingdom. He was the first independent ruler of the entire Kingdom of Garhwal. There are A.S.I. accounts stating he reigned in 699 AD or earlier.