The correct answer is D. All of the above.
The ruler of Porhat, Raja Raghunath Sahi, accepted the supremacy of the British in 1772 in order to fulfill his own desire to establish his supremacy over Seraikela and Ranchi. He also wanted to get rid of Hos suppression.
The Hos were a powerful tribe that lived in the area around Porhat. They had been a thorn in the side of the British for many years, and the British were eager to get rid of them. The Raja of Porhat saw an opportunity to use the British to help him achieve his own goals. He agreed to accept British supremacy in exchange for their help in defeating the Hos.
The British were happy to oblige. They sent a force of soldiers to Porhat, and together with the Raja’s army, they defeated the Hos. The Raja was then able to establish his supremacy over Seraikela and Ranchi.
The British were also happy to have a friendly ruler in Porhat. They knew that he would be a reliable ally in their efforts to control the region. The Raja of Porhat, for his part, was happy to have the support of the British. He knew that they would help him to achieve his goals.
The relationship between the British and the Raja of Porhat was mutually beneficial. It was a relationship that would last for many years.