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The [[Chero]] and [[Kharwar]] rebelled against the British in 1882 but the attack repulsed.<ref>[http://latehar.nic.in/history.htm] {{dead link|date=September 2018}}</ref> [[Birsa Munda]] revolt, broke out in 1895–1900. |
The [[Chero]] and [[Kharwar]] rebelled against the British in 1882 but the attack repulsed.<ref>[http://latehar.nic.in/history.htm] {{dead link|date=September 2018}}</ref> [[Birsa Munda]] revolt, broke out in 1895–1900. |
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In October 1905, the exercise of British influence over the predominantly [[Hindi]]-speaking states of [[Chang Bhakar]], [[Jashpur]], [[Koriya]], [[Surguja]], and [[Udaipur]] transferred from the Bengal government to that of the [[Central Provinces]], while the two [[Oriya language|Oriya]]-speaking states of Gangpur and Bonai attached to the [[Orissa Tributary States]], leaving only Kharsawan and Saraikela answerable to the Bengal governor.<ref>Hunter, William Wilson, Sir, et al. (1908). ''[[Imperial Gazetteer of India]]'', Volume 12. 1908–1931; Clarendon Press, Oxford</ref> |
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In 1936, all nine states transferred to the [[Eastern States Agency]], the officials of which came under the direct authority of the Governor-General of India, not under that of any Provinces. |
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=== Post-independence === |
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Revision as of 07:34, 9 October 2018
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| c. 4 – c. 5 million [1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha | |
| Languages | |
| Nagpuri, Hindi, Odia | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly: Minorities: | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Indo-Aryan peoples |
Nagpuria or Sadān are an Indo-Aryan-speaking ethno-linguistic group who speak Sadani or Nagpuri language and reside in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region of Indian state Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha.[2]
Etymology
"Sadan" (sadān), refers to the non-tribal, Indo-Aryan speaking ethnic groups of Jharkhand. Probably the term "Sadan" derive from nisaada, referring to an ethnic group of Northeast India. [2]
Communities
Various communities speak the Nagpuri language, including the Rautia,[3] and Chero.[4]
History
Prehistoric era
Stone tools, Microliths have discovered from Chota Nagpur plateau region which are from Mesolithic and Neolithic period.[5] In Bhimbetka rock shelters, Mesolithic Painting of group dance is similar to the Nagpuri folk dance and musical instrument is similar to Mander/Madal. There are ancient Cave Paintings in Isko, Hazaribagh district which are from Meso-chalcolithic period (9,000-5,000 BC).[6] There is a group of megaliths found close to Barkagaon that is about 25 km from Hazaribagh at Punkri Barwadih, which has been proven to date back to beyond 3000 BCE.[7] During Neolithic Period, agriculture started in South Asia. Several neolithic settlements found in sites such as Jhusi, Lahuradewa, Bhirrana, Mehergarh and Chirand.
Iron age(c. 1800 – c. 200 BCE)
Several Iron slags, microlith, Potsherds have discovered from Singhbhum district which are from 1400 BCE according to Carbon dating.[8]
In mauryan period, this region ruled by a number of states, which were collectively known as the Atavika (forest) states. These states accepted the suzerainty of the Maurya empire during Ashoka's reign (c. 232 BCE).
British rule
The Chero and Kharwar rebelled against the British in 1882 but the attack repulsed.[9] Birsa Munda revolt, broke out in 1895–1900.
Post-independence
After Indian independence in 1947, the rulers of the states all chose to accede to the Dominion of India. Changbhakar, Jashpur, Koriya, Surguja and Udaipur later became part of Madhya Pradesh state, but Gangpur and Bonai part of Orissa state, and Kharsawan and Saraikela part of Bihar state.[10]
In November 2000, the new states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand separated from Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, respectively.
Notable people
- The King Medini Ray (1662–1674)
- Mukund Nayak, Folk Artist
References
- ^ "Statement 1: Abstract of speakers' strength of languages and mother tongues - 2011". www.censusindia.gov.in. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ^ a b "Sadani / Sadri". Southasiabibliography.de. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
- ^ People of India Bihar Volume XVI Part Two edited by S Gopal & Hetukar Jha pages 945 to 947 Seagull Books
- ^ People of India Bihar Volume XVI Part One edited by S Gopal & Hetukar Jha pages 229 to 231 Seagull Books
- ^ periods, India-Pre- historic and Proto-historic (4 November 2016). "India – Pre- historic and Proto-historic periods". Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Retrieved 8 September 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Cave paintings lie in neglect". The Telegraph. 13 March 2008.
- ^ https://indroyc.com/2017/12/04/punkri-barwadih-megaliths/
- ^ Singh, Upinder (8 September 2018). "A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century". Pearson Education India. Retrieved 8 September 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ Eastern States Agency. List of ruling chiefs & leading personages Delhi: Agent to Governor-General, Eastern States, 1936