It is believed that the estate was found by scion of the King Vikramaditya of Solar dynasty.

During British raj it was part of Bengal presidency, composing today's Chandil, Kukru, Nimdih, Ichagarh and Kandra.

The capital of the estate Ichagarh derived from icha means wish and garh.

[4] The Patkum zamindari estate was initially part of the extensive Ramgarh district until the late 18th century.

Subsequently, it became a part of the Birbhum district until 1805 when it was integrated into the Jungle Mahals.