Doti was a
medieval kingdom of
Kumaon. It was founded by Niranjan Malla Dev, the last son of the Katyuri
dynasty and younger brother of Abhay Pal of
Askot. Previously, the area between
Ramganga in the west and the
Karnali River in the east was under the control of the
Raikas (rulers of the Doti kingdom, alternately
Kumaun or
Rainka Maharaj). Ancient Doti was a part of
Kumaon Kingdom, Now remaining
Kumaon region is part of
Uttrakhand a state in modern-day
india, Nepal's neighboring country. Kingdom of Kumaon lost Doti during the expansion of Nepal Kingdom in 1790. It was formed after the Katyuri Kingdom's disintegration during the 13th century. Doti was one of eight different princely states formed after the disintegration, and all claim Katyuri heritage. The seven other known states are: • Baijnath-Katyuri • Dwarahat • Baramandal • Askot • Sira • Sora • Sui (Kali Kumaon) The Katyuri Kingdom's dissolution is attributed to the invasion of
Khas Kings Ashoka Challa and Krachalla, from the Karnali zone (Dullu) in 1191 and 1223 respectively. Later, the whole land between Ramganga in the west (Uttarakhand) and the Karnali in the east (which divides the far western region from other parts of Nepal), came under the Raikas' rule — after the establishment of the Katyuri's dynastic Raikas Doti.
Brahma Dev Mandi at Kanchanpur; a district within Mahakali, was established by Katyuri King Brahma Dev.
Raikas of Doti and their lineage Historical evidence of the following raikas has been discovered: • Niranjan Malla Dev (founder of Doti Kingdom beginning of the 13th century) • Nagi Malla (1238) • Ripu Malla (1279) • Nirai Pal (1353) may be from Askot as historical evidence from 1354 AD relating to him has been found in
Almora. • Nag Malla (1384) • Dhir Malla (1400) • Ripu Malla (1410) • Anand Malla (1430) • Balinarayan Malla (1400) • Sansar Malla (1442) • Kalyan Malla (1443) • Suratan Malla (1478) • Kriti Malla (1482) • Prithivi Malla (1488) • Medini Jay Malla (1512) • Ashok Malla (1517) • Raj Malla (1539) • Arjun Malla/Shahi (1500 ) • Rudra Shahi (1630) • Vikram Shahi (1642) • Mandhata Shahi (1671) • Raghunath Shahi (1690) • Hari Shahi (1720) • Krishna Shahi (1760) • Deep Shahi (1785) • Prithivi Pati Shahi (1790; He had fought against the Nepali army and also with the British in 1814 AD)
Conflict with Kingdom Of Nepal The historic place of war between the Doti Kingdom and Nepal kingdom during the period of Expanding Kingdom of Nepal in 1790, is
Nari-Dang which lies on the bank of the Seti River and Dumrakot was the base of the Doti Kingdom during the fighting against the Gorkhalis. Doti was captured by Nepali/Gorkhali forces, and the Nepali rulers went on to destroy several historical sites in Doti — attempting to cover its legendary bravery and tenacity. a revolutionary leader who later became
prime minister. ==Geography and climate==