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The ruined fort of Jalalgarh is situated 20 kms north of Purnia and stands in what was once an island in the old channel of the river Koshi. According to one tradition the fort was built by Saiyid Muhammad Jalaluddin of the Khagra family, on whom Jehangir conferred the title of the Raja; while another tradition says that Saif Khan the Nawab of Purnia, built it in 1722. The former tradition would appear to be more authentic. The fort is a large quadrangular structure with lofty walls and was evicted primarily to serve as a frontier post to protect the border against invasion from Nepal.
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