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.
Geography
Cities, towns and locations in Ranchi district in South Chotanagpur Division
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
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 this place. In 1585, during reign of Madhu Singh, there was Mughal invasion under Akbar’s general Shahbaz Khan Kamboh.
Archaeology
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.
 Shown within Jharkhand
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| Alternative name | Khukhra |
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| Location | Jharkhand, India |
| Coordinates | 23.332667°N 84.924685°ECoordinates: 23.332667°N 84.924685°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Builder | Bhim Karn |
| Founded | 12th century |
| Abandoned | 17th century |
| Associated with | Nagvanshi |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 2007-2009 |
