Historical facts about Sahibganj District

“The land of forests”, Jharkhand is a dream destination for all the nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, this is a well-known fact. But the surprising facts that this town, Sahibganj of Jharkhand holds will leave you in amazement to wonder, how did you miss it! So without any further ado, let’s dive deep into the history of Sahibganj. 

History of Sahibganj 

Sahibganj, also known as Sahebganj is situated in the northeast of Jharkhand. The historical background of Sahibganj is full of legends of Rajmahal and Teliagarhi fort, which today serve as the most prominent tourist attraction of the district. 

European people used to live and work around this place due to easy access to the railway, thus the area famously came to be known as Sahibganj which is composed of two words, sahib (master) and ganj (place). 

The foundation of Sahibganj as a separate district of Jharkhand was laid on 17th May 1983. This district of 4.25 km is situated mostly in valleys on the route of Ganga. 

Although when it comes to Sahibganj History, there is still a lot to explore and to be discovered. 

“Historical Masterstroke of Sahibganj” that I bet you didn’t know! 

Have you ever traveled by train? Let’s assume it to be a big bold YES. The glorious journey of the railway in India dates back to 1853 but hold on!  Did you know it was only after more than half of the century of its inception that the toilets became part of the railway? Surprising, isn’t it? But WAIT,  the incident that led to this “historical masterstroke” was the real game-changer. 

A letter to the Sahibganj divisional office (then part of West Bengal) was written by Okhil Chandra Sen in 1909. This railway toilet letter helped to toilets part of Indian railway trains. His funny cum embarrassing incident due to the lack of toilets in the trains inscribed history. The letter expressed his unfortunate experience and the importance of toilets on the trains. Which evidently worked. The same letter is also attached below, you can read it and try not to laugh!

Sahibganj History | Masterpiece at every step 

Be it Instagram models, ordinary people and every tourist with any demand, the extraordinary beauty of Sahibganj, Jharkhand is all set to amaze you at every step! Here are some of the historical masterpieces of Sahibganj. 

Moti Jharna, Maharajpur, Sahibganj

Disclaimer, the magnificent view is breathtaking so expect to witness the greatness of nature when you visit. Read more about Moti Jharna Waterfall.

Fossils Park, Mandro

We all knew, that Jharkhand is the “land of the forests”. Sahibganj, Jharkhand is also home to plant fossils that are 68 to 145 million years old! Read more about Fossils Park Mandro.

Rajmahal Monuments and Forts

Nature’s grace is not the only thing that Sahibganj is blessed with. But historical monuments are also no exceptions. The Raj Mahal monuments and forts are proof. It consists of Singhi Dalan, Akbari Masjid, Tombs of Maina-bibi, and the tomb of Miran among the greenery.

Bhagwa Kuan

Bhagwa Kuan is a historical well, built-in 1815, and is located at Sahibganj, Jharkhand. The reason for it being a masterpiece is that it is functional and in great condition! Yes, You can drink its water. 

Teliagarhi Fort 

The fort was named after the builder of this monument. If you are in Sahibganj and wondering what you have to see, here’s your answer. Because Teliagarhi Fort is believed to be the earliest monument built in Sahibganj. 

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