Raghunath Shah

Raghunath Shah was a Gond king in the 17th century. He succeeded his father Ram Shah in 1663. His capital was at Navratangarh. He built several temples during his reign.

According to Lal Pradumn Singh, writer of the book Nagvansh (1951), Mughals invaded Khukhra during the reign of Raghunath Shah. Mughal officials were sent by Aurangzeb to attack Khukhra in his initial years. The invasion was strongly resisted which resulted in the death of Mughal officials. Later Raghunath Shah agreed to pay tax to Mughal. Raghunath Shah's name is featured in a temple inscription in Chutia in Ranchi district as the fiftieth descendant of Raja Phani Mukut Rai. He is the first known poet of the Nagpuri language. He was a worshiper of Lord Krishna. His poetry reflect Vaishnav tradition.

During his reign, Medini Ray invaded Navratangarh. He plundered it and took away the gate of Navratangarh and put it into Palamu fort known as Nagpuri gate.