History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c36.s6.15

v3.c36.s6.15

After the conquest, Daud Khan returned to Patna, leaving Palamau in charge of a Muhammadan *faujdar*. The latter was removed in 1666, and Palamau was then placed under the direct control of the viceroy of Bihar. In the wild rocky country south of Palamau fort, the Chero chiefs retained their independence over a very poor and greatly reduced territory, but the northern portion of the district was administered under the authority of Delhi, by Hindu or Muhammadan nobles such as the Rajahs of Sonpura, and the Nawabs of Husainabad (or Jalpa).[^ *]