Khukhragarh
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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.
  Khukhragarh Shown within Jharkhand  Khukhragarh Khukhragarh (India) | |
| Alternative name | Khukhra |
|---|---|
| Location | Jharkhand, India |
| Coordinates | 23.332667°N 84.924685°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Builder | Bhim Karn |
| Founded | 12th century |
| Abandoned | 17th century |
| Periods | Medieval India |
| Associated with | Nagvanshi |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 2007-2009 |
Geography
10.6miles
Karanpura Area
River
River
River
River
River
River
River
Dam
Falls
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]
