| Gopal Singha Dev I | |
|---|---|
| 55th king of the Mallabhum | |
| Reign | 1712–1748 |
| Predecessor | Raghunath Singha Dev II |
| Successor | Chaitanya Singha Dev |
| Issue | Krishna Singha Dev II [1] |
| Father | Durjan Singha Dev |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Gopal Singha Dev I was the fifty-fifth Raja of Mallabhum. He ruled from 1712 to 1748. [2] [3]
The Rajas of Mallabhum were an independent kingdom, not subject to the authority of the Nawabs. In 1747, King Gopal Singh Malla of Mallabhum launched an attack on Karnagarh. However, with the blessings of Mahamaya, Jasomanta Singh led the forces of Karnagarh to a victorious defeat of Mallabhum's army. This victory played a key role in securing Karnagarh's sovereignty and reinforcing its strength in the region. [4]
In 1726 Gopal Singha Dev established a complex consisting of one small and two big temples known as the Jor Mandir Group of Temples. [5] The temple situated in the north-western corner has an idol of Narayana. The temple standing in the center is extensively decorated. [2]
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