Daudnagar, Aurangabad, Bihar: Daud Khan's mosque Dinesh After conquering the fort of Palamu in 1659, Daud Khan established a town in the Aurangabad district and named the town after him, Daud Nagar. He was the first governor of Bihar during the rain of Aurangzeb. Later he built a Sarai, now known as Daud khan's fort, situated on the eastern bank of the Sone river in Daudnagar, Aurangabad, Bihar. This mosque is situated in the middle of the fort But the condition of the fort and the mosque popularly known as Daud Khan's mosque. It was inside the fort is getting worse every day and the built using bricks with lime and jaggery. The government is not paying any attention to structure is adorned with three arched gates, and saving it. For some people the fort is just a three beautiful domes. It also has a courtyard for pathway to go to the other side of the colonies, prayer. In the lower part of the mosque, some some use it as a garbage dump and open urinal, rooms for worship can be seen in very and others for getting intoxicated. dilapidated condition. The government has taken some initiatives and built roads inside the fort for Despite being in a dilapidated state this place is morning walks and some benches on the lawn still a gem for architecture lovers. This place for tourists and some rooms on the eastern side. needs to be recognized. A TO Z INDIA ● MARCH 2023 ● PAGE 22