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Mughal Relations with Nagvanshis, Cheros and Local Chiefs
The relationship between the Mughal Empire and the regional powers of Jharkhand was not uniform. The Mughals dealt differently with the Nagvanshis of Chotanagpur,…
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Akbar and Chotanagpur: Mughal Campaigns in Khokhra
Mughal Campaigns in Khokhra : The reign of Akbar marked the beginning of more systematic Mughal intervention in the political affairs of Chotanagpur, which…
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Mughal Expansion into Jharkhand: Campaigns and Regional Resistance
The expansion of the Mughal Empire into Jharkhand was a gradual process rather than a single conquest. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Mughal…
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Kharagdiha Raj: Local Rulers and Political History
Kharagdiha Raj was an important local ruling estate of northern Jharkhand, associated mainly with the region around present-day Giridih and adjoining areas. Unlike the…
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Ramgarh Raj: Origin, Capitals and Political Development
Ramgarh Raj was one of the important regional political states of North Chotanagpur. Its historical influence extended across areas that later became parts of…
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Porahat Kingdom: Political Centre of the Singh Dynasty
The Porahat Kingdom was one of the major regional political centres of Singhbhum in medieval and early modern Jharkhand. It was ruled by the…
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Singhbhum and the Singh Dynasty | Medieval Jharkhand History
Singhbhum was one of the most important historical regions of southern Jharkhand. Its political history was shaped by the Singh dynasty of Porahat, the…
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Medini Rai and the Chero Kingdom of Palamu
Medini Rai was the most celebrated ruler of the Chero Kingdom of Palamu and represented the high point of Chero political power in western…