Question

When did the Chota Nagpur region come under the British rule?
1. 1764
2. 1765
3. 1772
4. 1773

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1765

The correct answer is 1765.

•  In 1765, the Chota Nagpur region went under British control.
  • A settlement was made by the British in 1772 with Nagbansi Maharaja.

• After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British Raj established its firm control over the Indian subcontinent.
• In 1817 the Ranchi district along with the adjoining territories was directly administrated by the Magistrate of Ramgarh.
• The Chota Nagpur States, a group of princely states, was under the political authority of the division's commissioner.
  • The division included five districts
    • Hazaribagh
    • Ranchi
    • Palamu
    • Manbhum
    • Singhbhum