Durjan Shah

Because of the independent attitude of Durjan Shah, coupled with possibility of acquiring diamonds from Khukhra found in the river bed of Sankh, Jahangir ordered governor of Bihar Ibrahim Khan, an expedition against Durjan Shah in 1615.

Before Durjan Shah could collect his kinsmen Ibrahim Khan invaded Khukhra with the help of guides.

As it was a surprise attack, Durjan Shah was not able to do preparation to defend himself So he fled to the nearby hills with his family members.

Durjan Shah begged that the other Raja who had been in the confinement of Gwalior fort should be released.

Durjan Shah was released from Mughal captivity in 1627 after twelve years of imprisonment.

During the absence of Durjan Shah from Khokhra, one of the relatives of him had captured the throne of chieftaincy although the overall control of the region continued to be exercised by the imperial officers.

But disgusted by this internal strife some Nagvanshi family members left their home and migrated to distant places.