Image: Excavated Brick Structure - Khana-Mihir Mound - South-eastward View - Berachampa - North 24 Parganas 2015-04-11 7143
Description: Khana-Mihir Mound (bn:Khana-mihirer Dhipi, hi. Khana-mihir ka tila) also known as (bn:Barahamihirer Dhipi) forms part of huge fortified township named Chandraketugarh. It was first excavated by the Asutosh Museum of Calcutta University in 1956-57 revealing a continuous sequence of cultural remins from 11th century BC pre-mouryan period of 12th century AD Pala period. The most remarcable discovery of the excavation is a polygonal brick temple facing north. This temple has projections on three sides and it is connected with a square vestibule. This temple which was earlier thought to be of Gupta period infact belongs to Pala period which is presumed by its plan adchitecture and decorative designs. The excavation has also unearthed Buddha image, votive stupas, terracotta plaques depicting Buddha and Jataka stories. Coins, terracotta sealing and different types of beads of early historical and historical periods.
Title: Excavated Brick Structure - Khana-Mihir Mound - South-eastward View - Berachampa - North 24 Parganas 2015-04-11 7143
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Author: Biswarup Ganguly
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