Mandi royal family scion Ashok Pal Sen passes away

Tribune News Service
Mandi, February 16

Ashok Pal Sen (91), scion of the Mandi royal family, died today at his residence here. He was the son of Late Joginder Pal Sen, king of Mandi state during the British rule.

Family sources said he was unwell for the past few days. His condition deteriorated this morning.

Congress and BJP leaders expressed condolences to the bereaved family. His funeral will be held tomorrow on the banks of the Beas. He is survived by a son and a daughter.

KK Nutan, a prominent writer and historian of Mandi town, said, “Ashok Pal Sen was like a younger brother to me. The Mandi royal family contributed significantly to the development of Mandi town before Independence. Raja Siddhi Sen, the 10th king of Mandi state, made Mandi town ‘Shiva nagri’ (the town of Lord Shiva) by constructing 14 unique temples.”