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, revenue division and development block in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh,

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s in Bhopalpatnam. Bhopalpatnam town lies 47 km west of the district headquarters in Bijapur.

History

Bhopalpatnam struggle took place in 1795. It was one of the major revolts in Chhattisgarh during British period. This struggle was started as process to stop Captain Blunt from entering into Southern Bastar (mainly Bhopalpattnam) by the Gond tribals. Captain Blunt was the first English traveller in Bastar. He wandered for 17 days for entering into the capital. He was unsuccessful in travelling Bastar, but successful in travelling Kanker. Therefore, he had to return to Calcutta.

References

Cities and towns in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh Tehsils of Chhattisgarh {{Chhattisgarh-geo-stub