Dalel Singh (king)


Dalel Singh was the king of Karnpura during 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.
He made huge palace for protection from Mughal. According to his book "Shiv Sagar", he shifted his capital from Sisai to Badam for protection from Mughal Invasion. He was also a poet and had written poems in Nagpuri language.
King of Palamu 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 selter to Ranjit Rai. Dalel Singh died in battle. Then descedant of Dalel Singh invaded and captured Palamu.