Palamu Forts

The Palamu Forts are two ruined forts located around south east of the city of Daltonganj in the Indian state of Jharkhand.The old fort in the plains, which existed even before the Chero dynasty, was built by the King of Rakshel Rajput Dynasty. These are two large forts located deep in the forests of Aurangabad on Sher Shah Suri path near Daltonganj. The original fort in the plains and the other on an adjoining hill are attributed to the Vanvasi kings of a Chero dynasty. The fort in the plains had defences on three sides and three main gates. The New fort was constructed by Raja Medini Ray. The architecture is Islamic in style, which reflects Daud Khan’s conquest.GeographyThe Palamu Forts are two ruined forts located around south east of the city of Daltonganj in the Indian state of Jharkhand. These are large forts located deep in the forests of Aurangabad on Sher Shah Suri path near Daltonganj The first fort (old fort) is in the plains and the second fort (new fort)is in an adjoining hill, and both overlook the meandering Auranga River in Palamau. The river looks like jagged teeth due to extensive rock exposures in the bed of the river which may perhaps be the source of the name 'Palamau', meaning the "place of the fanged river." The forts are in a densely forested area of the Betla National Park. The forts are close to each other and lie about from Daltonganj.