Palamau Fort

Palamu Fort has two forts - the Purana Kila, also known as the Old Fort, and the Naya Kila that is also referred to as the New Fort. The forts were built during the beginning of the Mughal period by the Chero chiefs Medani Roy and Pratap Roy.

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 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.