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Jamshedpur is a major industrial city in Jharkhand, India. It has gained historical significance, as it was an important commercial and industrial center for the Middle East and the Arab world during the first and second world war. During the middle ages, region surrounding Jamshedpur was ruled by Mughals, Santhals and Sultanates. The city is part of historic region Singhbhum, which is part of wider Manbhum region extending over today's modern cities of Dhanbad and Asansol.
Historical period
Modern Period
Tata Iron and Steel Company, established on 27 August 1907 with a capital of Rs 2 crore, began construction work of the factory and the city on 27 February 1908.[1] By the year 1910, the population of Jamshedpur was only six thousand.[1] It was during this time that the dam and water distribution on Swarnarekha were initiated.[1] A significant milestone in TISCO was achieved in 1911 when pig iron was produced for the first time.[1] The outbreak of the First World War in 1914 provided the company with a better opportunity for growth.[1] Subsequently, in 1915, employees at TISCO started receiving free medical services.[1]
In 1916, the city saw the establishment of Mrs. KMP's School and the operation of two buses by Tata Company from Kalimati station to Bistupur.[1] The following year, in 1919, Sakchi was renamed 'Jamshedpur', and Kalimati station was renamed 'Tatanagar'.[1] The year 1920 marked the establishment of the Shri Sanatan Dharma Gaurakshini Sabha, now known as Shri Tatanagar Gaushala.[1] Jamshedpur Technical Institute was founded in 1921, followed by a strike by TISCO employees in 1922.[1] In 1923, production commenced at the Tinplate Company of India in Jamshedpur.[1] Finally, the present TISCO Dairy Farm, known as the Model Dairy Farm, was established in 1924 by former Police Inspector JH Noland.[1]
Independent India
On 15th August 1947 India declared its independence and Jamshedpur became part of Bihar. The old Singhbhum district was turned into an Indian held district.