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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