The ruins of the ancient citadel of Mahasthangarh testify to the rich culture and heritage of Bengal.
Rising Bengal Dhaka Bureau: Mahasthana literally means famous place Some believe that the original name of the place is Mahasthana or famous place, while local Muslims believe that the place is Mahasthangarh, based largely on a local legend The gateway to the northern part of Bangladesh, the famous district of Bogra, is famous for its trade.
18 km away in the north of Bogra town, on the Bogra-Rangpur highway, in the Raingar union of the Bogra-Rangpur upazila, lies the ruins of the oldest city of Bangladesh, Mahasthangarh, on the western bank of the Karatoya River.
18 km away in the north of Bogra town, on the Bogra-Rangpur highway, in the Raingar union of the Bogra-Rangpur upazila, lies the ruins of the oldest city of Bangladesh, Mahasthangarh, on the western bank of the Karatoya River.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Mahasthangarh developed into a prosperous township in the region between the 3rd century BCE and the 15th century CE Thus, for several centuries, Mahasthangarh was the capital of Hindu feudatory kings from the three Garh Mauryas, Shunga, Kushan, Gupta, Pala, and Muslim dynasties.
The walled city is 5000 feet long and 4400 feet wide The height of the surrounding land is about 45 feet The ancient city had a suburb extending for about eight kilometers Beyond the city center, there were universities, business centers, and terraced settlements, where metals and stone and terracotta items such as gold, copper, iron, bronze, etc.
dating back to various periods, starting from about two and a half thousand years ago, have been found.
dating back to various periods, starting from about two and a half thousand years ago, have been found.
These items include Buddha images, images of gods and goddesses, ornaments, pottery, paintings on terracotta and stone, iron spears, copper medals, toys, seals, spears, razors, knives, etc During that period, there was a tremendous development in the field of civil engineering and architecture.
The extent of its civilization can be gauged from the ruins of concrete buildings with walls, brick steps, multi-storeyed atralikas with balconies, brick-paved roads, wells, drainage channels, etc Important archaeological sites in Mahasthangarh include Mahasthangarh, Mangalkot, Gokulmedha, Skandhap, Vasu Vihar, Shabdal Dighi, Govinda Bhita, Bairagir Bhita.
There are also Kundu of Mankali, Palace Mound of Parashuram, Jiyat Kundu, Kup of Parashuram, Mound named Khodar Pathar Bhita, Totaram Pandit's Step, Munir Ghon, Narsingh's Step, etc In 1880, a European named Buchanan Hamilton visited Mahasthangarh and its adjoining areas.
The excavations at Mahasthangarh were carried out in 3 phases over the next eighty years and are still continuing The third phase, a joint Bengali-French project, has been continuing since 1993 in the Bhita of Bairagi, the middle portion of the eastern arm and the shrine area These excavations are revealing many glorious and surprising aspects of history.
For a comprehensive knowledge of these important sites of Mahasthana, one must visit Mahasthangarh Museum There is a huge collection of archaeological artifacts A visit to Mahasthana Museum is a treasure trove of experiences The entire Bogra district is dotted with ruins of ancient achievements that cannot be quantified One can only see the richness of Bengal's history, heritage and culture when one comes here.
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