Rohtas Plateau
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The Rohtas Plateau lies in the south-western part of the India
n state
of Bihar
.
A series of plateaux runs along the Kaimur Range. These fluvial plateaux, consists of a series of descending plateaux, starting with the Panna Plateau
in the west, followed by Bhander Plateau
and Rewa Plateau
and ending with Rohtas plateau in the east.
The Rohtas Plateau or Kaimur Plateau comprises about 800 mi2. It is an undulating table land. At Rohtasgarh
it attains a height of 1490 ft above sea level. Torrential hill streams have cut deep gorges at the borders of the plateau. Rising abruptly from the plains the sides of the plateau presents a sight of a sharp escarpment. The roof of the tableland at the top is full of small saucer shaped valleys. The rivers flowing over the edges of the plateau and into the deep gorges form numerous waterfalls, with a drop varying from two hundred to six hundred feet. The road approaches to the plateau from the plains are difficult. The ghats leading from Akbarpur to Rohtas are the most moderate. those from Bhagwanpur, south of Bhabua
to Karar are also fairly good. There are other tolerable ascents at Sarki near the south-western boundary, at Kariyari Khoh in the deep gorge north of Rohtas, at Ghoraghat, two miles south of Sasaram
, and on the extreme west where a ghat leads up to Chhanpathar.
The Oraon or Kurukh
tribe claims that the place around Rohtasgarh belonged to them before they were driven out from there.
There is a well-marked fall line along the plateaux lining the Kaimur Range and hundreds of waterfalls ranging in height between 15m and 180m are found along this fault line. Significant waterfalls along Rohtas Plateau are: Devdari Falls (58m) on the Karmanasa River, Telharkund Falls (80m) on the Suara West River, Suara Falls (120m) on the Suara East River, Durgawaati Falls (80m) on the Durgavati River
, Okharean Kund Falls (90m) on Gopath River, Dhuan Kund Falls (30m) (near Sasaram) on the Dhoba River, Kuaridah Falls (180m) on the Ausane River, a tributary of Son River, and Rakim Kund Falls (168m), on the Gayghat River, a tributary of Ausane River.
India
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of Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
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A series of plateaux runs along the Kaimur Range. These fluvial plateaux, consists of a series of descending plateaux, starting with the Panna Plateau
Bijawar-Panna Plateau
The Bijawar-Panna Plateau covers portions of Chhatarpur and Panna districts in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.Behind the Bijawar Hills in Sagar Division is the 25-30 km wide Bijawar-Panna Plateau...
in the west, followed by Bhander Plateau
Bhander Plateau
The Bhander Plateau is a plateau in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. It has an area of 10,000 km². . It links the Deccan Plateau to the south with the Indo-Gangetic Plains and the Chota Nagpur Plateau to the north and east respectively. The plateau is part of the Vindhya Range in central...
and Rewa Plateau
Rewa Plateau
The Rewa Plateau covers a portion of Rewa district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.The Rewa Plateau lies between the Kaimur Range in the south and Vindhya Range or Binj Pahar in the north. To the north of the Binj Pahar are the alluvial plains known as Uprihar. The plateau covers the Huzur,...
and ending with Rohtas plateau in the east.
The Rohtas Plateau or Kaimur Plateau comprises about 800 mi2. It is an undulating table land. At Rohtasgarh
Rohtasgarh Fort
The Rohtas Fort is one of the most ancient forts of India located in a small town of Rohtas in Bihar. The culture of the Sone Valley is best symbolized by the Rohtas Fort which is a testimony of strength and power. Sadly, the majestic fort lies in utter state of ruins reminiscent of its great past,...
it attains a height of 1490 ft above sea level. Torrential hill streams have cut deep gorges at the borders of the plateau. Rising abruptly from the plains the sides of the plateau presents a sight of a sharp escarpment. The roof of the tableland at the top is full of small saucer shaped valleys. The rivers flowing over the edges of the plateau and into the deep gorges form numerous waterfalls, with a drop varying from two hundred to six hundred feet. The road approaches to the plateau from the plains are difficult. The ghats leading from Akbarpur to Rohtas are the most moderate. those from Bhagwanpur, south of Bhabua
Bhabua
Bhabua is a city and a municipality in Kaimur district in the state of Bihar, India. It is the headquarters of Kaimur district in the state of Bihar, in India.- Geography :...
to Karar are also fairly good. There are other tolerable ascents at Sarki near the south-western boundary, at Kariyari Khoh in the deep gorge north of Rohtas, at Ghoraghat, two miles south of Sasaram
Sasaram
Sasaram , sometimes also spelled as Sahasram, is the administrative headquarters of the Rohtas district in the Indian state of Bihar.It is one of the oldest cities in India, and is famous for production of stone chips and for the local quarrying industry...
, and on the extreme west where a ghat leads up to Chhanpathar.
The Oraon or Kurukh
Oraon
The Oraon उरांव or Kurukh कुड़ुख tribe , also spelled Uraon, Oran, or Oram, are tribal aborigines inhabiting various states across central and eastern India as well as Bangladesh...
tribe claims that the place around Rohtasgarh belonged to them before they were driven out from there.
There is a well-marked fall line along the plateaux lining the Kaimur Range and hundreds of waterfalls ranging in height between 15m and 180m are found along this fault line. Significant waterfalls along Rohtas Plateau are: Devdari Falls (58m) on the Karmanasa River, Telharkund Falls (80m) on the Suara West River, Suara Falls (120m) on the Suara East River, Durgawaati Falls (80m) on the Durgavati River
Durgavati River
The Durgavati River which flows through Kaimur district in the Indian state of Bihar, is a tributary of the Karmanasa.-Course:...
, Okharean Kund Falls (90m) on Gopath River, Dhuan Kund Falls (30m) (near Sasaram) on the Dhoba River, Kuaridah Falls (180m) on the Ausane River, a tributary of Son River, and Rakim Kund Falls (168m), on the Gayghat River, a tributary of Ausane River.