Patna division, Bihar
Rohtas
Sher Shah Suri's tomb, hill forts and waterfalls on the Kaimur plateau.
- Headquarters
- Sasaram
- Population (2011)
- 2,959,918
- Area
- 3,850 km²
Overview
Rohtas, headquartered at Sasaram, is home to the tomb of Sher Shah Suri, a monumental Indo-Islamic tomb set in a lake. The district rises onto the Kaimur plateau, where Rohtasgarh Fort and Shergarh Fort stand.
Irrigated by the Son canals, Rohtas is known as the rice bowl of Bihar.
This guide is being expanded with verified details and photographs. Know Rohtas well? Share a story or correction.
Places to see in Rohtas
Historical Landmarks
Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram
A three-storeyed octagonal sandstone mausoleum standing in the middle of an artificial lake, completed in 1545.
More attractions
- Sher Shah Suri Tomb, Sasaram
- Rohtasgarh Fort
- Shergarh Fort
- Tutla Bhawani waterfall
Historical & religious sites
- Sher Shah Suri Tomb
- Rohtasgarh Fort
Travel information
Check official sources for current timings, fees and road conditions before you travel.