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Match the following.
Dynasty Place
a. Nagbanshi 1. Palamu
b. Singh 2. Chota Nagpur
c. Rakshel 3. Singhbhum
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
a. The Chota Nagpur Nagvanshis (also known as the Khokhra chieftaincy) were an ancient Indian dynasty that reigned over parts of the Chota Nagpur plateau (modern-day Jharkhand).

b. The name 'Singhbhum,' which means 'Land of Singhs,' is most likely originated from the Rajas of Porahat, who were also known as Rajas of Singhbhum.

c. The Raksel family is a Rajput clan. During the Middle Ages and British control in India, the Raksel Rajputs held various states, including Surguja State and Udaipur (mostly in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand). Prior to the Chero dynasty's dominance, Raksel Rajput Raja Man Singh ruled Palamu.
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King of Chota Nagpur Durjan Sal was the son of
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Durjan Sal was a 17th century Nagvanshi ruler. In 1614, he succeeded his father Bairisal.
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In which year, Marathas establish their control over Jharkhand?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Jharkhand was conquered by the Marathas in 1741 AD. Surguja, Chota Nagpur, and Singhbhum rulers were said to have begun paying homage to them.
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In Mughal period Jharkhand was known as
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Khukhra was the name given to the Jharkhand region during the Mughal era.
45
In 1539, Sher Shah Suri and Humayun came face-to-face for the battle near
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Battle of Chausa was a significant military clash between Mughal Emperor Humayun and Afghan warlord Sher Shah Suri. It was fought in Chausa on 26th June, 1539.
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Harikaran Rai ruled the Jharkhand during the time of
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Only three monarchs ruled Jharkhand during the Mamluk dynasty. Harikaran Rai was one of them (1206-1234) and the others were Benukaran Rai (1235-1276) and Shivkaran Rai (1277-1299).
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Emperor Jahangir ordered Zafar Khan to invade Kokra as the area was known to be rich in
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
In 1612, Jahangir appointed Zafar Khan as Bengal's subedar. The area around Kokra was believed to be rich in diamonds, so Jahangir ordered Zafar Khan to invade it.
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Durjan Sal the ruler of Jharkhand was released from prison due to his expertise of diamonds by the Emperor
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Ibrahim Khan marched against Khukhra in 1615 AD and defeated Durjan Sal, capturing him and transporting him to Patna, where he was eventually imprisoned in the fort of Gwalior. The sentence was twelve years in prison. After learning of Sal's ability to detect real diamonds, Jahangir eventually released him.
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During whose reign satgoan was made temporary capital?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq reigned from 1351 to 1388. He and Bengal's monarch, Ilyas Shah, took the hazaribagh satgaon area and established it as his temporary capital.
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During the time of Aurangzeb, Dalel Singh defeated Magar Khan, the ruler of
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Dalel Singh conquered the ruler of Chai, Magar Khan, and murdered him in 1718 A.D. under the reign of Aurangzeb. He conquered Chai's capital, Pargna Jagodih and eight other Taluks. From 1717 through 1724, Chai was under Dalel Singh's hands.