The history of Pakur begins from very early age of human civilization, however, we have only a little historical record until the medieval age. There are evidence to believe that his area has been inhabited since very early times. Among the early settlers in this reason are the Maler (Sauria Paharias). They still inhabit some areas of Rajmahal hills and its adjoining hilly tracts of which the Pakur district area is a part. During the reign of Chandragupt Maurya, the inhabitants of this area were identified as