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|name = Khukhragarh |
|name = Khukhragarh |
Revision as of 05:20, 17 February 2022
Alternative name | Khukhra |
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Location | Jharkhand, India |
Coordinates | 23°19′58″N 84°55′29″E / 23.332667°N 84.924685°E |
Type | Settlement |
History | |
Builder | Bhim Karn |
Founded | 12th century |
Abandoned | 17th century |
Associated with | Nagvanshi |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 2007-2009 |
Khukhragarh was one of the capitals of Nagvanshi dynasty, who once ruled in parts of the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is located in the Bero block in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of Ranchi district.
Geography
15km
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B
E
N
G
A
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Khukhragarh
H
Sikidiri
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Pithuriya
R
Narkopi
R
CCL North
Karanpura Area
Karanpura Area
Koel
River
River
Damodar
River
River
Bhairavi
River
River
Karkari
River
River
Kanchi
River
River
Raru
River
River
Subarnarekha
River
River
Getalsud
Dam
Dam
D
Dassam Falls
T
Jonha Falls
T
Hundru
Falls
Falls
T
Tundul
CT
Tati
CT
Ray
CT
Ratu
CT
Namkum
N
Muri
CT
Khelari
CT
Kanke
CT
Irba
CT
Churi
CT
Bishrampur
CT
Bargarwa
CT
Arsande
CTV
Ara
CT
Bundu
M
Ranchi
M
Hatia
R
Tamar
R
Sonahatu
R
Silli
R
Rahe
R
Ormanjhi
R
Nagri
R
Mesra
R
Mandar
R
Lapung
R
Itki
R
Dakra
R
Chutupalu
R
Chanho
R
Burmu
R
Bero
R
Balsokra
R
Angara
R
History
Nagvanshi ruler Bhim Karn shifted his capital to Khukhragarh in the twelfth century.[1] In 1585, during the reign of Madhu Singh, the Mughals invaded under Akbar's general Shahbaz Khan Kamboh.[2][3][4]
Archaeology
The archaeological department has excavated the remains of the Nagvanshi dynasty's fort dating back to 12th century AD. Archaeologists have also found an ancient temple complex, coins and pottery.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Archaeologists uncover remains of ancient empire in Jharkhand". oneindia.com. 11 May 2009.
- ^ "The Nagbanshis And The Cheros". archive.org.
- ^ "Khukhragarh excavation to resume - Burial ground, less manpower behind abrupt pause". telegraphindia. 21 April 2008.
- ^ "Where myths meet facts". timesofindia.indiatimes. 7 August 2010.