| Chaitanya Singha Dev | |
|---|---|
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| 56th king of the Mallabhum | |
| Reign | 1748–1801 |
| Predecessor | Gopal Singha Dev |
| Successor | Madhav Singha Dev |
| Issue | Nimai Singha Dev, 2nd son |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Chaitanya Singha Dev also known as Chaitanya Singha or Chaitan Singh [1] [2] was the fifty-sixth king of the Mallabhum, a kingdom in India. He ruled from 1748 to 1801. [3] He was succeeded by Madhav Singha Dev. [4]
Between 1799 and 1800, significant unrest arose due to the East India Company's auctioning of estates for revenue arrears. In Bishnupur, the family of Raja Chaitan Singh faced dispossession of their zamindari. The Bhumij community, hailing from Barabhum, Manbhum, and the surrounding jungle Mahals, rallied in the thousands to support the restoration of the family's landholdings. [5]
The unrest gained momentum when the Ghatwals, responsible for maintaining local order and security, became discontented with government policies. Their grievances further fueled the resistance, contributing to widespread agitation across the region. These events reflect the deep-seated opposition to colonial revenue practices and the efforts of local communities to defend traditional systems of landownership. [5] [6]
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