History of Galkot

                   History of Galkot can be traced back to early 16 cantury. In past it was in 24 states. It was a strong and prosperous state. In the past Galkot was ruled by the Malla King. In Malla's period it was given by Parbat's Kings Partapi Naryan to his elder son named Jitar Malla. It was in 1961. He was the first King of Galkot. He established a palace on top place Hatiya in Kot maidan and starts to regime or ruled. In that time this place was praised by saying Goolkot. In pass of time now it is the almost called Galkot.

Galkot Palace in Harichour Bazar

                         According to another assumption by Historical view name of Galkot is come attach with King Jitari Malla who ruled in 1631. So, we can say that it has ling past. History Here we can find Historical temple Devi Temple and the kot house with primitive king’s weapons as a Khadka temple which was built by King Rajpatthip Malla. In past major trade was with India Tibet by Thakali people. In that time become strong part of greater part of Nepal, under unification war led by Prithivi Naryan shah, under unified Nepal. Several government offices were established and Baglung was designed as administrative headquarter of the Galkot.