Rajmahal, located in present-day Jharkhand near the banks of the Ganga River, holds a critical place in the history of medieval Bengal under the Mughals. Once a flourishing capital and
Category: Jharkhand History
Mughal Rulers and BengalMughal Rulers and Bengal
The eastern Indian province of Bengal witnessed intense military and political conflict in the 16th century. From Sher Shah Suri’s strategic conquests to Mughal emperor Akbar’s administrative reforms, this period
Chhotanagpur under Shahjahan and Mughal Rule (1640–1707)Chhotanagpur under Shahjahan and Mughal Rule (1640–1707)
Events during Shahjahan’s Rule (till 1658) Rise and Reign of Medini Rai Chhotanagpur During Aurangzeb’s Rule (1658–1707) Other Regions under Mughal Rule Santhal Pargana and Strategic Military Importance
Jahangir’s Rule and the Struggle of the Nagavanshi Kings (1605-1627)Jahangir’s Rule and the Struggle of the Nagavanshi Kings (1605-1627)
Note on Jahangir’s Rule and the Struggle of the Nagvanshi Kings
Sher Khan’s Entry into Jharkhand and Initial Conflicts (1536-1539)/ The Arrival of Akbar and Mughal Influence on Chhotanagpur (1556-1605)Sher Khan’s Entry into Jharkhand and Initial Conflicts (1536-1539)/ The Arrival of Akbar and Mughal Influence on Chhotanagpur (1556-1605)
Note on Sher Shah Suri (with reference to Jharkhand and regional history) Akbar’s Campaigns and Involvement in Jharkhand
Bindrai and Singrai – Fighters of the Kol Rebellion (1831–32)Bindrai and Singrai – Fighters of the Kol Rebellion (1831–32)
Spread of Kol Rebellion Key Tribal Leaders and Participation Other Prominent Supporters Kamal Singh Baraik’s Resistance British Response British Military Action Surrender of Key Leaders Continued British Suppression Singrai Manki’s
Singi Dai – The Brave Oraon Princess of RohtasgarhSingi Dai – The Brave Oraon Princess of Rohtasgarh
Background & Identity The Threat of Mughal Invasion Formation of the Women’s Army Reign of King Urgan Thakur Betrayal and Recognition Allies and Victories Legacy and Cultural Tribute
Traditional Tribal Justice and Government system in JharkhandTraditional Tribal Justice and Government system in Jharkhand
Jharkhand, a land of red soil and dense forests, is home to a wide spectrum of tribal communities—each with its own unique system of self-governance. Long before the modern Panchayati
झारखंड में पारंपरिक जनजातीय न्याय और शासकीय व्यवस्थाझारखंड में पारंपरिक जनजातीय न्याय और शासकीय व्यवस्था
जनजातीय शासन व्यवस्था मुण्डाओं की स्वशासन व्यवस्था पदाधिकारी भूमिका मुण्डा गाँव का प्रधान; प्रशासन, न्यायिक कार्यों का नेतृत्व; कर वसूली। पड़हा राजा 12-20 गाँवों के समूह (पड़हा) का प्रधान; जटिल
History of Jharkhand: From the post-Mughal era to modern times (1707–1942)History of Jharkhand: From the post-Mughal era to modern times (1707–1942)
1. After Aurangzeb’s Death (1707) 2. Modern Period (1765–1942) Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa (1765) 3. Entry of the British in Jharkhand Singhbhum Region (1760 Onwards) Campaigns and Battles