Bhadrak district
district of Odisha, India
Bhadrak district is a district of Odisha state in eastern India. Bhadrak city is the headquarters and the largest city of the district.
Origin of name
The district is named after Bhadrakali, a deity in Hinduism, whose temple is situated on bank of Salandi river, 8 km distant from the Bhadrak city.
History
Bhadrak District, located in the Indian state of Odisha, holds a historical legacy dating back to the era of the Puranas, a period marked by maritime and agricultural prosperity in the region.
In the annals of Bhadrak's history, King Mukunda Dev stands as the final indigenous sovereign ruler of the region. However, after the year 1575, following the defeat of the Afghans by Raja Man Singh during the Mughal period, Bhadrak District underwent a transformation. It transitioned into a Subha and subsequently fell under the governance of the Nawabs of Bengal as the Mughals exerted their influence over the political landscape of Bhadrak.
Over time, Bhadrak District came under Maratha rule until the British Empire extended its dominion across the entirety of Odisha. This historical progression underscores the diverse and complex tapestry of Bhadrak's past, characterized by shifts in governance and significant events that left lasting imprints on the region's identity and heritage.
The city is known for being the place of the second Jallianawala Bagh of India.
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Maps, plans, fabric surveys and administrative records can establish how the site’s name, extent and function changed over time. The source revision retrieved here is dated Sep 10, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q685638. VIAF identifies the subject as 245304366. Authority coordinates are 21.067, 86.500. 3 of 4 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 1575.
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