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In the times of Mughals the region of Jharkhand was known as _______.1. Aranya2. Vananchal3. Kukra4. Atavi

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Kukra

The correct answer is Kukra.

  • In ancient times, the northern portion of Jharkhand state was a tributary to Magadha (ancient Bihar) Empire and the southern part was a tributary to Kalinga (ancient Orissa) Empire.
  • During the Mughal period, the Jharkhand area was known as Kukra.
  • In Akbarnama, the region of Chota Nagpur is described as Jharkhand.
  • In 1765, Emperor Shah Alam II granted the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to the East India Company.
  • After the year 1765, it came under the control of the British Empire and became formally known under its present title, "Jharkhand" - the Land of "Jungles" (forests) and "Jharis" (bushes).


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