I was a regular visitor to various sites on the Hills during 2008-2010.  Once, during a conversation with a learned Islamic scholar from Sasaram about its history, I was told about the existence of an inscription on rock face lying near the way from Tarachandi towards Dhuan Kund. The scholar was not sure about the contents of the inscription in unknown language, as he could not decipher it. Familiar about the Asokan Inscription on the Chandan-Shahid Hill nearby, I immediately gauged the prospect of discovering another ancient inscription, which may have been in the Brahmi script.

Immediately, I set out for the place and tried to locate it at the site mentioned, but could not successfully locate it due to huge growth of thorny and leafy bushes in the vicinity. I proposed to search the same area for the inscription during the summer months and still hope, as I have been unable to re-visit the place. I feel that with some systematic efforts, the chances of discovering more inscriptions in unexplored locations on the Hills cannot be ruled out.

To be continued.....