Which river\'s banks saw the 1820 battle between the Ho tribe and British in Kolhan?

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In 1820, after Major Rufus entered Kolhan, the British defeated the Ho tribe on the banks of the Doro River near Chaibasa. This battle suppressed the initial Ho Rebellion (1820-21) in Singhbhum. The Ho tribe continued resistance in southern Kolhan. Further conflicts occurred in 1821 under Colonel Richard and the 1831-32 Kol Rebellion. Exploitation by the British and local landlords, including Raja Jagannath Singh, were key causes of unrest.

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Doro River In 1820, after Major Rufus entered Kolhan, the British defeated the Ho tribe on the banks of the Doro River near Chaibasa. This battle suppressed the initial Ho Rebellion (1820-21) in Singhbhum. The Ho tribe continued resistance in southern Kolhan. Further conflicts occurred in 1821 under Colonel Richard and the 1831-32 Kol Rebellion. Exploitation by the British and local landlords, including Raja Jagannath Singh, were key causes of unrest.

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