Palamu Forts, Betla National Park

The Palamu Kila are two ruined forts located 3 k.m from Betla National Park district Latehar in the bank of North Koel river, 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 Raksel dynasty. The original fort in the plains and the other on an adjoining hill are attributed to the kings of the 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. ()