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Similarly, I had also been informed about the existence of a cave ascribed as having been used by the gang of one Sultana Daku, who existed sometime in the 16th-17th century and supposedly found mention in a text called Tarikh-i-Sasaram, written in Persian, a copy of which I could not obtain during my endeavours. Sultana Daku was supposedly a gang leader, who robbed travelers on the grand trunk road in the medieval times, and had his hidden abode in a cave deep within the hilly recesses. How much of the stories can be believed is doubtful, but the cave was mentioned to exist amidst deep jungle on the path along the Kudra river leading to Dhuan Kund Falls from the main Grand Trunk Road. The cave is also reported to contain sculptures in its dark recesses.
Going by the other similar discoveries in the area, like inscriptions with Mahishasur-mardini Durga image at Tutrahi Falls (Tutla Bhavani) and inscriptions at Tara-chandi Hills, among others, this very much seems to be a possibility. Moreover, there also exists a temple near Dhuan Kund, which was in existence during the visit of Buchanan in 1812-13, the history of which however, is unknown. Unfortunately, however, the way to the site described again passed through bushy and thorny jungles and is seldom visited.
Keeping the difficulties in view, I planned my visit for the summer months, when the trees would shed their leaves thereby improving the overall visibility and search-ability. But the visit plan still eludes, as I have been engaged elsewhere. Hopefully, a systematic visit to the site would lead to some discovery of an unknown historical site.
To be continued....