Dalel Singh (king)

Dalel Singh was the king of Karnpura during the 17th century. He shifted his capital from Sisai in Tandwa, which is now in Chatra district, to Badam, which is now in Hazaribagh District, in 1685.

Dalel Singh
Maharaja
Maharaja of Karnpura
Reign1677-1724 CE
PredecessorRam Singh II
SuccessorBishan Singh
BornSisai, Tandwa
Died1724 CE
Badam
HouseRamgarh Raj
FatherRam Singh
ReligionHinduism

He built a huge palace for protection from the Mughal Empire. According to his book, Shiv Sagar, he shifted his capital from Sisai to Badam for protection from Mughal invasion.[1] He was also a poet and wrote poems in Nagpuri.[2]

King of Palamau Jaikishan Rai and Dalel Singh captured the Tori which was in possession of Nagvanshi king after a battle. Jaikishan Rai attacked Ramgarh as Dalel Singh gave shelter to Ranjit Rai. Dalel Singh died in battle. Then a descendant of Dalel Singh invaded and captured Palamau.[3]

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