Published October 31, 2025 | Version v1
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Ujjainias's resistance to Mughal's in 17th Century Bihar.

  • 1. Assistant Professor, Dept.of History, LNMU Darbhanga, Bihar

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The 17th century has the status of transition period in Bihar when two pormidable power, such as Mughals and Aghans were vying for supremacy in Bihar. Especially eastern Bihar. Eastern Bihar was significant for both powers since it was  situated in Mid-way between Bengal and northern gangetic land comprising the subah  of Allahabad and Awadh. This area was also significant from the point of new of  military labour market. Baksaria soldiers were famous as musketeers and matchlock bearers the support of Ujjainia chieftains was important for Mughals in there battle against shershah suri the struggle for suprem cy which did start in the 16th century, also continued in the 16th century.

In this article an atlampt has been made tonarrate this saga of resistance of Ujjainia chieftarin to the Mughals.

 

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