MAHASTHAN FORT

Once nestled in a meander of the Karatoya River, the citadel was surrounded by water on three sides. She was in the center of the city. The river has since derived from its course and it is now possible to tour its almost 2 km ² on the mainland. The first archaeological excavations date back to 1920. At that time, the land mountains in the centre of the citadel went beyond fortification walls. Silver and copper pieces found on the site can attest to the presence of human life from the 4 th century BC. Excavations have revealed phases of construction or reconstruction of the citadel. The regularity of the bricks used suggests that most of the current wall wall dates back to Gupta and Acap periods, which is between the th and th centuries. Of course, the wall has suffered severe damage following successive flooding, but some portions still reach 4,5 m high. The wall was pierced by an access door to each of the cardinal points. Most of the mounds identified are located along the wall.

Khodar Pathar Bhita (southeast): stone handed over by God to the inhabitants of the city.

Mankalir Dhap: place dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mahakali.

Jiyat Kunda: water from this large grounds 3,86 m in diameter had sacred powers. It was said that King Parshuram could bring a death to life by drinking it. She would have lost her magic effects in the war against the Sultan Shah who would have thrown a piece of beef there.

Parshuram Bagriha: Palace of King Parshuram.

Bairagir Bitha (north): remains of a anachorite or temple.

Munir Ghon: bastion.