Q. Who founded the Panwar (Parmar) dynasty of Garhwal?
Answer: Kanakpal
Notes: The Panwar (Parmar) dynasty of Garhwal was founded by Kanakpal. He was a prince from the Paramara dynasty of Malwa who arrived in Garhwal in the late 9th century CE. Kanakpal established the Garhwal kingdom, initiating Panwar rule. Later rulers like Ajaypal expanded the kingdom but did not found the dynasty.