Khukhragarh

23°19′58″N 84°55′29″E / 23.332667°N 84.924685°E / 23.332667; 84.924685TypeSettlementHistoryBuilderBhim KarnFounded12th centuryAbandoned17th centuryPeriodsMedieval IndiaAssociated withNagvanshiSite notesExcavation dates2007-2009

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

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Khukhragarh
H
Sikidiri
R
Sikidiri (R)
Pithuriya
R
Pithuriya (R)
Narkopi
R
Narkopi (R)
CCL North
Karanpura Area
North Karanpura Area
Koel
River
Damodar
River
Bhairavi
River
Karkari
River
Kanchi
River
Raru
River
Subarnarekha
River
Getalsud
Dam
D
Getalsud Dam
Dassam Falls
T
Dassam Falls (T)
Jonha Falls
T
Jonha Falls (T)
Hundru
Falls
T
Hundru Falls (T)
Tundul
CT
Tundul (CT)
Tati
CT
Tati, Ranchi (CT)
Ray
CT
Ray, Jharkhand (CT)
Ratu
CT
Ratu, Ranchi (CT)
Namkum
N
Namkum, Ranchi (N)
Muri
CT
Muri, Ranchi (CT)
Khelari
CT
Khelari (CT)
Kanke
CT
Kanke (CT)
Irba
CT
Irba (CT)
Churi
CT
Churi (CT)
Bishrampur
CT
Bishrampur, Jharkhand (CT)
Bargarwa
CT
Bargarwa (CT)
Arsande
CTV
Arsande (CT)
Ara
CT
Ara, Ranchi (CT)
Bundu
M
Bundu, India (M)
Ranchi
M
Ranchi (M)
Hatia
R
Hatia (R)
Tamar
R
Tamar, India (R)
Sonahatu
R
Sonahatu (R)
Silli
R
Silli (R)
Rahe
R
Rahe, Jharkhand (R)
Ormanjhi
R
Ormanjhi (R)
Nagri
R
Nagri, Jharkhand (R)
Mesra
R
Mesra, Ranchi (R)
Mandar
R
Mandar, Ranchi (R)
Lapung
R
Lapung (R)
Itki
R
Itki, India (R)
Dakra
R
Dakra, Ranchi (R)
Chutupalu
R
Chutupalu (R)
Chanho
R
Chanho (R)
Burmu
R
Burmu (R)
Bero
R
Bero, India (R)
Balsokra
R
Balsokra (R)
Angara
R
Angara, Jharkhand (R)
  
Cities, towns and locations in Ranchi district in South Chotanagpur Division
M: municipality, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, N: neighbourhood, T: tourist centre, D: dam, H: historical/ religious subdivision
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

History

Nagvanshi ruler Bhim Karn shifted his capital to Khukhragarh in the 12th century after defeating Raksel of Surguja.[1] In 1585, during the reign of Madhu Singh, the Mughals invaded under Akbar's general Shahbaz Khan Kamboh.[2][3][4] It is said that king Durjan Shah shifted his capital from Khukhragarh to Navratangarh.[5]

Archaeology

In 2009, the archaeological department has excavated the remains of the Nagvanshi dynasty's fort dating back to 12th century AD. Archaeologists have found an ancient temple complex, coins and pottery.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Archaeologists uncover remains of ancient empire in Jharkhand". oneindia.com. 11 May 2009.
  2. ^ "The Nagbanshis And The Cheros". archive.org.
  3. ^ "Khukhragarh excavation to resume - Burial ground, less manpower behind abrupt pause". telegraphindia. 21 April 2008.
  4. ^ "Where myths meet facts". timesofindia.indiatimes. 7 August 2010.
  5. ^ "वास्तुशिल्प और स्थापत्य कला का अद्भुत उदाहरण है सिसई का कपिलनाथ मंदिर". hindusthansamachar. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
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