States PCS: Jharkhand GK for JPSC and other Jharkhand State Exams

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Palkot is historically linked to the Nagvanshi dynasty. In the 18th century, Nagvanshi king Yadunath Shah moved his capital from Navratangarh to Palkot due to Mughal invasions. Nagvanshi kings constructed the fort and Lalgarh temples in Palkot. Rajmahal was the first capital of Bengal Subah under Mughal rule in 1595, chosen by Man Singh. The Chero dynasty ruled Palamau, but Palkot’s history is distinctively connected to the Nagvanshi dynasty.

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The Chero kings established their capital at Palamu Forts in present-day Jharkhand around 1613 CE. Palamu Forts include Purana Quila and Naya Quila built by kings like Anant Rai and Medini Rai. The Chero rulers governed Palamu for about two centuries until the British defeated them in the 19th century. Inscriptions of Chero kings are found on the Nagpuri Gate at Palamu. There is no historic evidence of Singhbhum, Deoghar, or Ramgarh being their capital.

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The Hapamuni Mandir in Ghaghara, Gumla District, was built originally in 908 CE by Gajghat Rai. In 1401 CE, Nagvanshi king Shivadas Karan installed the Vishnu idol there as per a Sanskrit inscription. The temple was notable for a visit by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu around 1485 CE. It underwent damage during the Kol Rebellion between 1931 and 1933. Shivadas Karan’s contribution to the temple is recorded in historical inscriptions from the region.

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Birsa Munda was born in Ulihatu village of Khunti district, Jharkhand. The Ulgulan revolt (1899-1900) led by Birsa Munda was mainly based in Khunti. Key events like the assembly of 7,000 followers at Dombari Buru hill took place in Khunti. The district includes important locations such as Tamar, Sarwada, and Bandgaon linked to the movement. Other districts like Garhwa, Palamu, and East Singhbhum were not the primary centers of Birsa’s movement.

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Tilka Manjhi was a Santhal leader who led a rebellion against the British East India Company from 1771 to 1785 in present-day Jharkhand. He attacked Company treasuries and led guerrilla warfare, driving the British from Ramgarh in 1778. He killed British commissioner Augustus Cleveland in 1784 and was captured and hanged in 1785. The rebellion was a response to exploitation, famine relief denial, and land confiscation by the British. Birsa Munda led a later tribal uprising.

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The Kol revolt took place in 1831-32 in Chotanagpur, Jharkhand. It was directed against both dikus, who were outsiders including Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu thikedars, moneylenders, and traders, and zamindars (landlords). The revolt arose due to exploitation through the British-introduced zamindari system, high taxes, land grabbing, and forced labor. Rebels targeted thikedar farms, Sadan settlers, non-tribals, and resented British policies that supported these exploitative practices.

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad was imprisoned in Hazaribagh Jail during the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-34). He was arrested for participating in the salt satyagraha and served a six-month sentence, released in June 1932. Hazaribagh Jail, located in present-day Jharkhand, held several nationalist leaders. Other jails mentioned do not have historical records related to his Civil Disobedience Movement imprisonment. Bankipur Jail in Patna was his later detention site during the Quit India Movement in 1942.

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Diva-Kisun led the 1872 Phodhat rebellion against British rule and were arrested after betrayal by locals. Both were hanged in Seraikela Jail. Diva Soren was born in Matkom Beda village and Kisun Soren in Gumidpur. They organized multi-religious support meetings at Dando. Historical records confirm their execution took place at Seraikela prison, not in Ranchi, Hazaribagh, or Palamu jails.

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The Dhal Revolt lasted from 1767 to 1777, totaling 10 years. It was led by Raja Jagannath Dhal of Dhalbhum against the British East India Company. The revolt began after British forces attacked Singhbhum due to refusal of company conditions. British officers Ferguson, Lieutenant Rook, and Charles Megan failed to suppress it. In 1777, the British reinstated Raja Jagannath Dhal as king under an agreement for annual tax payments.

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Lieutenant Ruk and Charles Morgan were sent by the British East India Company to suppress the Dhal revolt in Jharkhand. The Dhal revolt was a tribal uprising in the late 18th century lasting about 10 years. Their mission to crush this revolt failed, which led to increased British intervention by 1777. The Santhal revolt and other revolts in Jharkhand were suppressed by different officers at later times, not by Ruk or Charles Megan.