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- Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II, the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named.
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The history of Jajpur dates back to the prehistoric times. The name Jajpur itself a testimony to this. Some scholars attribute it to the word Yajnapura , while others opine that the name originated from Jajatipura Sasanas in Jajpur area.
- Culture & Heritage
Once Jajpur District was a great centre of art and culture...
- Culture & Heritage
Earliest account of Jajpur is part of the history of the Odisha. It was the capital of Keshari King Yayati Keshari in 473 CE. [11] Accounts by Chinese travelers mention Jajpur as capital in 7th century. It has been a center of Tantrism. The Buddhist kingdom of Bhauma Karas also kept Jajpur as their capital in 8th century CE.
- Pauranic Times
- Pre-Historic Times
- Historic Times
- Jajati Keshari and Golden Era of Jajpur
- Jajpur as A Cultural and Political Capital
- Jajpur Today
Yajna Kshetra, Sati Pitha, Biraja Kshetra are some of the names that take us back to the story of the famous Yajna that was performed here. Brahma performed a Yagna here at Brahma Kund and from the Yagna Vedi or alter appeared the goddess Biraja. Brahma himself installed the Murti here. Since the Devi appeared from Yajna, Yajnapura is the oldest na...
Records of pre-historic times appear on their own every now and then. Jajpur region has many archaeological sites belonging to different eras of Pre-historic times. For example, there are six open-air paleolithic sites at Darpangarh, Sunamukhi Tanger, Ranibandi, Dhanmandal and Mahagiri Tanger. Thousands of artifacts such as blades, flakes, scrapper...
Many times in the history of Jajpur, it was the capital of the region. Exact boundaries and the names of the region changed from time to time like Kalinga, Utkala, Odra, Toshali, Odisha,etc but the city continued to be the capital. Kingdoms exchanged hands between successive dynasties but Jajpur maintained its status as a capital city for a long ti...
In the mid-10thCE, Bhaumakars fell to Jajati-I of South Kosala. After a period of turmoil, Chandihara, who called himself Jajati-II of the Somvamshi dynasty rose to power. He was later called Jajati Keshari, and would be remembered for building many temples like Viraja temple, Varaha temple and Subhastambha. He renamed the capital Abhinava Jajatina...
Coins recovered from various excavations indicate that Jajpur was part of trade routes during different times. All three ancient Indic religions – Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism flourished on Jajpur, sometimes even simultaneously. This is evident in the presence of many large Buddhist monasteries in the district like Udayagiri, Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri...
Jajpur district was carved out of Cuttak district in 1993. Today it is one of the most densely populated districts of Odisha. The mining industry here gives us minerals like chromite, iron ore, and nickel. In fact, Jajpur is a leader in Chromite Ore which is used in many industrial productions like steel. Kalinga Nagar Integrated Industrial Complex...
Oct 3, 2023 · Jajpur, a thousand years ago, was a land of rich cultural heritage and diverse customs. The sculptures found in Jajpur provide a glimpse into the attire of men and women during that time.
- Akshay Chavan
Aug 13, 2023 · Jajpur and the Revolt of 1857. Under the Orissa province, Jajpur came under the rule of the British East India Company after defeating the Marathas in the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805).
Once Jajpur District was a great centre of art and culture in ancient Odisha. This district is declared as a heritage district ‘Biraja Khetra’ is one of the ancient cities of Odisha rich in archaeological remains .It is reputed to be one of the important Tantra Khetras in the state.
Jajpur Town, the District Headquarters of Jajpur District, is an important Urban Centre having a wider scope of development. The area has legendary history and much is left to inferences corroborating episodes mentioned in Purnas and other religious chronicles.
