The two bigger forts are identified as 'PuranaQIla' and 'NayaQilais situated at the inner side of the jungle of Aurangabad on Sher Shah Suri path nearby Daltonganj. These forts were given as a reward to the Vanvasi kings of the Chero dynasty. It had resistance against danger from three directions and from three main gates. The architecture gives aIslamic indication for the victory of Daud Khan.

History of the Palamu

There are many mountains and deep forest all around as well as nearby the river Auranga also flows. Viz, Kothi,Kunda and Devagan these are the famous fort, and Daud Khan had to move across these fort he has to move along with his army. In the month of April 3, 1660 Daud Khan started his journey from Patana to Kothi along with his large a number of army which is at the distance of 6 miles in the direction of south of Imamganj in the south of Gaya district on May 5, he went there to look if the enemy is still residing at the place or left the place. He moved to Kunda after being satisfied that the enemy is no more at that place, which is known as a strong hill fort, at the distance of 14 miles south-south east, The distance from moving kothi to Kanda is very small but it took a long time due to the large army, the time has been taken near about 30 days. The encampments were fortified by him and were built at short distances between Kunda and Kothi and garrison was placed in each encampments. The army constructed some groups of army in the middle of the Kothi and Kunda and makes them strengthen for the troops stationed in a fortress to defend it.

In the month of October 25, when the rainy season has been over the army started to march due to the Daud Khan.He was very conscious about the art of disposing armed forces in order of battle and organized operation for contacting with the enemy. But this technique creates a very slow process for the strength of army in number is 6400.A large number of army has to be sent to explore the way in the forest and make a new path for the army. Within nine days the army could move only twenty mile, they could reached Lohersi near AmanatRiverin themonth of November 3. After wasting the time in some discussion, finally Daud Khan succeeds in forcing a through two miles of Palamu on the month of December 9, and the army take the position to protect from trenches on the forts and attack on the enemy and become winner.

Daud khan offered the proposal to the Chero Raja the final terms of the Emperor,The proposal was that he should surrender himself to Daud Khan and he has to accept Islam and follow the rules of Islam and he has to convert his state as the tributary chief. But as he was waiting the response of the chero Raja and he got the response from them before this unfortunately he got the news that one of Daud khan's captains overwhelmed the soldiers to attack the enemy. After hearing this incident,Daud Khan ran towardsthe enemy along with the rest of his army, and attack the enemy, and started to bombard ment, and finished the fight till the evening. The fightgoes forthree days and the Cheros,the enemy was not in situation to maintain their place, AndDaud Khan has offered again the same proposal toCheroson the river banks andstarted to do a clear the way to along the line of hills which are joined to hills and made apath through which the enemy is easily approachable. Daud Khan made the decision to make the country clear so that the path must be clear and there would be no barriers to approach the enemy as he found the difficulties earlier so he dint want to repeat such a incident again, he decided to make the route free from forest. He thought such a thing after spending couple of days in the forest before attacking the enemy just to clear the way. The forest is the barriers between the enemy and him. And a general advance has to follow him. And finally cheros has been brought into the fort.

The main aim of Daud has been fulfilled to conquer the canal from the enemy. After achieving the canal he was happy. But his army could not control their anger, and they moved towards across the river and attacked the barricade which was all around of the fort. The Cheros has been shifted with his family and prestigious things to the jungle for the protection purpose. The army come to the lower part of the fort assembled in front of the upper gate of the fort, and the start to fight, till the end of the day the Raja has to abandon to the jungle, Daud's army take the possession all over the fort .All the Hindus has been taken out from the city. Their temples were demolished by the army andAzaan has been given on all those places.

Finally the fort of the palamu has been force fully holds and the hardship is over.After a long time, Devgan fort has been successfully abide by theCheros. Again Daud Khan has sent his army to blow out Cheros from the fort. The victory has been done of the Muslim. Daud khan maintained the administration policy of the country for a long time and as well as manage some protection rules for the country. After doing this, he come back to Patna. And he left Palamu under the charge of Mankali khan who was a muslimFauzdar. During the year of 1666, the authority has been shifted. Laskerkhan, took the direct control of Palamu then. Under Bihar's Viceroy, the direct control of Palamu came under the new Governor of Bihar.

Architecture of the Fort

The fort Rohtashgarh and Shergarh is marvelous for the point of view of Protection. The structure and shape of the walls is very safe the thickness, about 8’ the path way on top between the battlements measuring 5’- 6” but the other part of the fort the thickness is small.There are many holes to watch the activity of the enemy in the wall. The walls are constructed with the stones and concrete, just as Rohtashgarh and Shergarh.

And the architecture of the building is also made to keep in the mind of safety from the attacks of the enemy. These forts are constructed in the beginning of Mughal period. The shape of the old fort is normal;it is spread across one mile in circumference. The courtyard is made on the upstairs, and the division has been done as by the wall so that the above part can be divided from the lower part through walls. The gates of the fort are made to keep in the mind of the protection from the attacks of the enemy. They are very smooth from out and inside. And all the four gates contain the watch towers. There is mosque with three domes and duplex inside the fort.for two-storied houses. There is one wall inside thefort which is having one gate .The wall is made with the rock which is having deep cut leading down to it.

How to Reachby the Means of Transport

Travel by Rail

The track of the rail of Daltonraj is well connected to Ranchi, Patna, Hazaribagh and Netarhat. Daltonraj is the nearest place to the Palamu.The person who wants to travel from these cities can easily approach. And the roads are smooth and good

Travel by Air

In the city of Ranchi, there is an airport which provides the service for those travelers who take flight to be come down here. This airport is the closet airport of the Ranchi. It is located at 171 km far away from the city. Travelers who come from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata and from other metro cities can take the flight for this airport. And the tourist across the world they have to take flight for the metro cities and after reaching one of the metro cities they have to take the flight for Ranchi.

Travel by Bus

This place is well connected with Ranchi and Hazarigarh Buses services are available easily .So one can reach easily to the city of Daltonraj. And the expenditure of the travelling is also not too much expensive.Buses are available from Ranchi and Hazarigah to the town of Daltonraj. Tickets are generally inexpensive.

Nearby Places to Visit

Description of the Netarhat

There is a plateau, the length of its 4 miles long and half miles wide. It enhances the beauty of the city. It is the high 3800 feet from above the sea level. It is situated at Mahuadanr police station and is far away from 96 miles west of Ranchi across seven hills and this one is the highest point on the plateau of Chhotanagpur.Most of the time Netharhat becomes the centre of attraction. The beauty of the Netharhat is admirable so it attracts the tourist. There are many forests which refresh and give the cool air and male the climate pleasant. And because of the forest the city is free from the dust and heat. In Netarhat there is a game sanctuary amidst pine forest the bestow singular arboreal interest. Before some time the governor has declared it as the permanent summer station.

Weather and Best Time to Visit

If the one made the plan to see this place then after summer and before winter is the best time .During this time one can enjoy with the natural beauty. There are many forest and hilly areas which make the pleasant atmosphere of the place. People get fresh and cool air and whether.

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