In Palamau district, best known as 'tiger country', stands Betla National Park, which is famous for luxuriant forest cover and a rich variety of fauna. It is one of India's earliest tiger reserves, set up in 1974. But natural splendour apart, Betla is the place where you will come across the Betla Fort (tribal fortress) of the 1 6th century Chero kings. The martial lineage of the Cheros, who consider themselves as descendants of Chauhanvanshi
Rajputs and as Chandravanshis or descendants of the moon - is evident in the structure of the fort, set as it is, in dense woodlands and perched on high ground. Stand near here, look through the gabled windows, touch the thick mud-and-brick walls, and you'll get a jolt from the past, of swords clashing, feet stamping, horses neighing and war trumpets blowing. You cannot, should not miss Chero Fort when you come to Betla.
In Palamau district, best known as 'tiger country', stands Betla National Park, which is famous for luxuriant forest cover and a rich variety of fauna. It is one of India's earliest tiger reserves, set up in 1974. But natural splendour apart, Betla is the place where you will come across the Betla Fort (tribal fortress) of the 1 6th century Chero kings. The martial lineage of the Cheros, who consider themselves as descendants of Chauhanvanshi
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