Gumla's Navratnagarh will be included in Prime Minister's 'Mann Ki Baat'

• 27 Apr 2023

Why in News?

According to the information received from the Archaeological Department, Ranchi on 26 April 2023, in the 100th episode of the 'Mann Ki Baat' program on 30 April 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mention Navratan Garh, the capital of Nagvanshi King Durjanshal, included in the World Heritage of Gumla.

Key Points

• It is known that the Ministry of Culture has selected 12 locations in the country for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' program, including Navratan Garh in Gumla district.
• On 30 April is the 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'. Before 'Mann Ki Baat', colourful programs will be held on 29 April at all the 12 historical and religious places of the country. Along with this, video recordings of all historical and religious places will be sent to the PMO, so that the Prime Minister can mention the features of these historical and religious places in 'Mann Ki Baat' to be held on 30 April.
• Preparations have been started for the program to be held on 29 April at Navratan Garh in Gumla. On this day the door of Navratan Garh will be open for the general public so that people can come here to see the beauty of Navratan Garh and also witness the 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'.
• Significantly, Navratnagarh, also known as Doisagarh, is a World Heritage Site. It is situated on the Ranchi and Gumla road in Nagar village of Sisai block. The history of the Mughal Empire and Nagvanshi kings is hidden here. This is the historical heritage of the Nagvanshi kings of Chotanagpur.
• According to history, it was built by King Durjanshal to escape from the Mughal Empire. There was a ditch all around Navratan Garh and the only way to enter here was through a hill. That's why King Durjanshal made Navratna Garh his capital from the point of view of security.
• Excavations have been found; Intelligence Building Archaeological Department excavated Navratna Garh a year ago. Here many secret buildings and palaces have been found inside the ground, to see which people are reaching from far and wide. Whereas the old buildings which had become ruins, are being lightly repaired with old technology so that the buildings can be saved from collapse.