Jagdishpur - A Place where Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti celebrates
DirectionKunwar Singh (1777 – 26 April 1858) was a notable leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He belonged to a royal Ujjainiya (Panwar) Rajput house of Jagdispur, currently a part of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. At the age of 80, he led a select band of armed soldiers against the troops under the command of the British East India Company. He was the chief organiser of the fight against the British in Bihar. He is popularly known as Veer Kunwar Singh.
In his last battle, fought on 23 April 1858, near Jagdispur, the troops under the control of the East India Company were completely routed. On 22 and 23 April being injured he fought bravely against the British Army and with the help of his army drove away the British Army, brought down the Union Jack from Jagdishpur Fort and hoisted his flag. He returned to his palace on 23 April 1858 and soon died on 26 April 1858.
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Principle Secretary meeting with District Magistrate & Deputy Development Commissioner, Bhojpur -
Site visit by District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Deputy Development Commissioner with Principle Secretary -
Site preparation for Kunwar Singh Vijotsav 2018 -
Site Office : Event Management Team -
Principle Secretarygiving instructions to all workers -
Principle Secretary and District Magistrate discussing with workers on progress and support
How to Reach:
By Air
Patna airport at a distance of approx 80 Km is the nearest airport which is connected to all the major cities of India.
By Train
There is no railway station near to Jagdishpur in less than 10 km. Piro Rail Way Station (near to Arrah). Charpokhari Halt Rail Way Station (near to Arrah)
By Road
It is located 30 KM towards west from District head quarters Arrah