Boddam Bazar is the name of this portion of the town, which has been christened after the officer who established its foundation. . Quite a number of English men have built their settlements in Hazaribagh at the time of British era. They constructed huge 'bungalow type houses', most of which have got slanting roofs. They were renowned for their hunting skills. The Hazaribagh Central Jail, a landmark, also has got its place in the rich history of Hazaribagh. During the Indian Freedom struggle, eminent personalities were imprisoned and were taken into this jail. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who became the first president of India, was also prisoner of this jail. Another prisoner is Jayaprakash Narayan. He was a distinguished leader and was arrested and then took into this jail. It was during Quit India Movement that was held in the year 1942. Legend says that he had a bold escape from the prison fooling the security. The localities also helped him to escape. |