Historical Places

Historical Places

रबिन्द्र भवन, भागलपुर (Rabindra Bhavan / Tillha Kothi) – Bhagalpur

Tillha Kothi, situated close to the University campus is also popularly known as Rabindra Nath Bhavan which was once the residence of Rabindranath Tagore and it was from here parts of the Nobel prize winning “Gitanjali” were written. Tillha kothi, built on a mound, is proud testimony to the splendid past of sociocultural and historical heritage of the region.

The Kothi is said to be associated with Augustus Cleveland, Warren Hastings, his wife Rosa Hastings and Raja Chet Singh of the princely state of Oudh in the Colonial era. Originally owned by the Mahashyas’ of the Mahashya Deorhi of Nathnagar, who probably built the mound & the building, with a view to provide food-for work, as a relief , when acute famine created havoc, in the year 1770.The soil, dug out from the excavation of “Bhairav Talab”, close to Marwari College, was used to create the Mound (Tila). Mr.Augustus Cleveland, the first collector of Bhagalpur, lived in this building from 177…

भागलपुर संग्रहालय (Bhagalpur Museum)

Bhagalpur Museum is one of the most prestigious tourist attractions in the city of Bhagalpur. Located at Kachari Chowk, it is situated at a distance of mere 1. 8 km from Bhagalpur, besides Burha Nath temple.

It was established on 11th November 1976 with assortment of artworks and archaeological leftovers. Artifacts belonging to different phases of history can be found here. A good number of them have been collected for this museum.

Bhagalpur Museum houses artifacts dating as far as 6th and 7th Century. The galleries of museum also contains sculptures, art work anthology of manuscripts and more.Points of attractions in this museum are figurine of Buddha collected from Sultanganj & Sarnath, Statues of Ganesha collected from Mandar,Idols of Mahishasurmardini excavated from Bank regine, Idols of Maa Durga excavated from the area where CMS School Bhagalpur is located & Yakshini collected from Shahkund.

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पुराना कब्रिस्तान, भागलपुर (Old Cemetery) – Bhagalpur

It is in a very ruined shape.

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शरत चंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय का घर, भागलपुर – House of Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyaya – Bhagalpur

It is situated in Adampur . Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay was born on September 15, 1876,at Debanandapur in Hooghly West Bengal . He had his early schooling in a Pathshala in his village.

In 1893, he moved to his maternal uncle’s home at Bhagalpur. Although he began as a fine arts student, Chattopadhyay left his studies due to his persistent state of poverty. He received his early education while residing at his paternal uncle’s house in Bhagalpur. Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyaya is known to have roots in the city. He had written his famous novel Devdas in Bhagalpur itself. He spent 20 years of his life in Bhagalpur and major parts of his novels were either written in Bhagalpur or based on his experience in Bhagalpur.

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इब्राहिम शाह की क़ब्र, भागलपुर (Tomb of Ibrahim Shah) – Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur also has the grand tomb of Ibrahim Hussain Khan in Khanjarpur which is one of the best monuments in North Bihar. Located at Khanjarpur, The tomb is renowned all over the country for its historical importance and architecture.

The List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal (1896), pp. 422-23, describes the Mausoleum as “a very pretty monument, in good condition” which was “repaired in 1845 by the Magistrate of Bhagalpur.”

The tomb is rectangular in plan with a central pointed dome surrounded by four domed kiosks or ‘chhatris’. There are decorative finials on the roof at each of the four corners and a monumental gateway to the south. Ibrahim Shah Tomb is a grand monument and is considered the greatest architectural marvel in Northern Bihar. In ancient time, there were many Mughal monuments being built in the Bhagalpur but they were majorly small mosques made of brick and couldn't stand the pressure of time. But the tomb…

गांधीवादी विचार विभाग, भागलपुर (Department Of Gandhian Thought) – Bhagalpur

This is situated 2 Km west from Bhagalpur Railway Station. This is the first post graduate department under Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University where the course of Gandhi Darshan is conducting .M.A.Diploma Course (Management of Voluntary Organization and Social Development) Ph.D.The initial foundation of the Department was contemplated by Late Padmabhushan Dr. Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’, then Vice Chancellor of this University who started an exercise in this regard. However the Department could be started in 1980, and the Postgraduate teaching was started in 1981.

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गुरुद्वारा बड़ी संगत, भागलपुर (Gurudwara Bari Sangat – Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Chowki) – Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur had two Sikh Sangats when Guru Tegh Bahadur visited it in 1667. Guru Tegh Bahadur is said to have stayed at Bari Sangat on Burhanath Ghat of which what is left is a stone slab, still considered holy. Over it Sardar Inder Singh Atwal got a room built in 1974. On every amavas, Guru Granth Sahib is brought from Gurudwara Singh Sabha in the interior of the town and a congregation is held here with the holy book placed on the old slab called Chauki sahib. The place itself is named Gurdwara Bari Sangat Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Chowki Sahib. An old hand-written copy of Guru of Guru Granth Sahib acquired from the former Udasi priest of the shrine is preserved in Gurdwara Singh Sabha. The other place, Chhoti Sangat, also on the Ghat a little distance away from Bari Sangat has since been converted into a Hindu temple.

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मुंगेर संग्रहालय (Munger Museum)

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Munger Sangrahalay

Munger Museum is a building or space for the exhibition of art, usually from the museum's own collection. It is privately owned and accessible to everyone or subject to restrictions. Although art museums are primarily concerned with the visual arts, they are often used as a venue for other cultural exchanges and artistic activities…

जामिआ रहमानी, मुंगेर (Jamia Rahmani) – Munger

It is among the most prominent sites of Islamic learning in India and over the past century has played a pivotal role in Islamic education and produced graduates that have been internationally recognized for their intellect and service to mankind. This institution has also played a crucial role in the development of the Madaris and other educational institutions and their curriculum not only in the states of Bihar, Bengal, Orissa but rather India as a whole. This Madrasah turned Jamia was established in the year 1927 by the eminent scholar Hazrat Maulana Mohammad Ali Mungeri (R.A.), the founder of Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow.

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खानकाह रहमानी, मुंगेर (Khanquah Rahmani) – Munger

It was established in Munger in 1901 by the eminent scholar Hazrat Maulana Mohammad Ali Mungeri (R.A.), for the reformation of societies and purification of souls following the order of his Shaikh Hazrat Maulana Fazl-e-Rahman Ganj Muradabadi. Following his order, Maulana Mungeri left his birthplace of Kanpur, U.P and migrated to Munger and established the Khanqah. Since its inception, by the mercy of Allah, the Khanqah has witnessed numerous transformed souls who have found peace and tranquility in the message of Islam. People come here to take a solemn pledge (bay’ah) to abandon sins, believe in the Islamic creed and follow Islam, by being kind and just to one-selves and to fellow human beings.

Rahmani Foundation:

A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) was established in 1996 by Hazrat Maulana Mohammad Wali Rahmani Sahib to formalize various charity work of the Rahmani Mission. Since its inception it has been active in the fields of Publi…

जोहान पार्सन्स की कब्र, मुंगेर (The Cemetery – Johan Parsons Grave) – Munger

The cemetery towards Sita kund has the grave of Baptist Missionary Johan Parsons and it is mentioned on grave that he had made the Hindi translation of THE NEW TESTAMENT. This received Persons was born at Loporton, Sommerset (England).The inscription of the grave, thus, indicates that it was probably Persons and not A.Leslie who made the first hindi translation of new Testament which is in the use.

The cemetery has also the grave of Hershchell Dear born at Dobrz-you (Russian Poland) who spent most of his life at Munger. He died in October 1887 at Mussoorie, his remains were brought and buried at Munger. Dear was famous for his charities for the different institutions existing at that time.This cemetery has also the grave of major General charles Murray.Born in Landon in 1827 he had served the Gwalior Campaign (1843-44), Punjab Campaign (1848-49), Battle of Chaianianwala , Kohat Expedition Insurrection of 1857 and Bhutan wars. Charles Murray was a reside…

सफीआबाद मिर्ज़ा सराय एवं कुआँ, मुंगेर (Safiabad-Mirza Sarai and Wells) – Munger

Mirza Safiy retitled Saif Khan, was the husband of Malka Banu, eldest sister of Mumtaz Mahal, the lady of the Taj. When Saif Khan became the Governor of Bihar in 1628 A.D. he undertook construction of public utilities. Peter Mundy speaks very highly of them. The inception of safiabad township near Jamalpur and Safina Sarai and a big well in Munger are commonly attributed to saif Khan.

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दमदमा कोठी, मुंगेर (Damdama Kothi) – Munger

Inside of the Munger fort there is a hillock, on the other side of the tanks, is an artificial rectangular mound which once probably formed the citadel of the fort. There is no ancient local name given to this hill, but it is stated that there once stood here a building known as Damdama Kothi which was demolished by the British, to make room for the Collector’s Bungalow.

This Kothi was built of very strong masonry, for it had to be blown-up by gunpowder, bit by bit, since the ordinary methods of demolition could make no impression on it.

While removing the debris from its site numerous holes were discovered showing the former existence of underground rooms. Inside a well in the compound, just above the water level, two arched passages were found, one leading towards the house and the other, in the opposite direction; towards the ground now occupied by the Jail.

The Kothi would appear to be the work of the Mohammedan rulers, raised perh…

कर्णचौरा, मुंगेर (Karnachaura – Munger

Inside of the Munger fort there is a natural rocky eminence called as Karnachaura associated with the Raja Karna. Buchanan mentioned that this king built a house on this hill. The ruins of which were occupied under the British by a saluting battery; but later General Goddard built the present bungalow on the site as the residence of the Commanding Officer, since it commands a fine view of the surrounding country. An old platform in front of the Bungalow near the hill are also locally considered to be the work of the king Karna and his wife.

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मनपत्थर, मुंगेर (Manpathar – Sita Charan – Munger

Manpathar is one of the renowned rocks which is close to Kastaharni Ghat in Munger district. Manpathar is popularly known as Sita Charan. On this rock one can find the impression of two feet believed to be the foot prints of Sita who had touched the rock while crossing Ganga. The rock is 250 m in length and 30 m in width. A small temple is present there and this place symbolizes eternal faith

This temple is considered as one of the ancient holy temples of Hindu.

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श्री कृष्णा वाटिका, मुंगेर (Shri Krishna Vatika) – Munger

Shri Krishna Vatika is famous for its charming nature. It is situated near the Kashtaharni Ghat. The sight seen of this place attracts many visitors. Mainly local people come here every day to spend their time with their family. It is one of the best relaxing places in this district. It derived its name from Dr Shri Krishna Singh, who was the first chief minister of Bihar. This beautiful place surrounded by a wonderful garden. The grave of Gul and Bahara is present inside the garden. There are two tunnels in the Krishna Vatika and efforts have been made in the past to pass through the tunnels but in vain as it proved to be life threatening.

अंग्रेजी काल में यह पार्क ली गार्डन के नाम से जाना जाता था। आजादी के बाद बिहार के प्रथम मुख्यमंत्री श्रीकृष्ण सिंह के नाम पर इस पार्क का नामकरण किया गया। यहां से गंगा का मनोरम दृश्य दिखायी पड़ता है।

श्रीकृष्ण वाटिका पार्क में राजा मीर कासिम की सुरंग और उनके दो संता…

मुल्ला मोहम्मद सईद की कब्र, मुंगेर (Mullah Mohammad Sayyid Grave) – Dilawarpur – Munger

This is situated on the top of the bastion at the southwest of the fort. The Mulla was a Persian poet and had come to India from Mazandaran near the Caspian Sea, during the reign of the Emperor Aurangzeb, who employed him as a tutor to his daughter Zebunnisa Begum. He was a poet of repute and enjoyed the favours of Prince Azim-us-shan, Aurangzeb’s grandson. The poet died at Munger in 1704 on his way to Mecca and was buried there. His grave is within the fort. The Mullah died in 1704 A.D. and his tomb existed, till the early years of the 20th Century, when it was demolished and the grave removed. This information is based on the District Gazetteer. But it is seen that Buchanan, who visited Munger hardly hundred year after the Mullah’s death, says nothing of him, nor does Hunter mention him in his Statistical Account of the district.

The quarter known as Dilawarpur contains the residence of a leading Muhammadan family known as the shah family. It traces b…

शाह सुज़ा महल, मुंगेर (Palace of Shah Suja) – Munger

The Munger fort building occupies as one of the finest sites inside the fort and has now been converted into a Jail. Though locally known as the palace of the Mughal Prince Shuja. It is inferred to have been built earlier by Nawab Mir Qasim Ali, who also ruled from Munger.

The building is enclosed by a high wall on three sides and by the river on the fourth or west side. It consists mainly of a Khas Mahal or Zenana Palace (now used as “the under trial ward”), the Diwane-I-Am or Public Audience Hall (now used as a school for prisoners), and the Top-Khana or Armory with 10′ – 15′ thick walls (now used as the dormitory).

There was also once a small mosque on the west side of the palace, now in ruins, but used as ration godowns.

An interesting feature noted below the floor of the mosque is a dry well or pit of 10–12 feet (3.0–3.7 m) depth, which leads to several underground tunnels running in different directions.&nb…

पीर शाह नफाह दरगाह, मुंगेर (Pir Shah Nafah Shrine) – Munger

In the present fort area the oldest building inside the fort is a sacred Muhammadan shrine. It is said that it was a mazar of a Pir or Saint whose name is still unknown. He is said to have traveled from Persia to Ajmer and from there came down to Munger under the instructions from Khwaza Moin-Uddin Chisti- the famous Sufi Saint and Lived at Munger for many years and also died here in 596 A.H, corresponding to 1177 A.D. He was buried in an obscure place near the ramparts and with the lapse of years exact burial place was forgotten. Ultimately, in 1497 A.D. when the ramparts of the fort being repaired by the Governor, Prince Danyal, who ordered a mosque to be built over that place.So since 1497 the particular place has been known as the Dargah of Shah Nafah.

Over the gateway there is an inscription set up by Prince Danyal and a round the Shrine are many old tombs in a dilapidated state. There is a popular tradition that Prince danyal got a divine dream abou…

मीर क़ासिम गुफा, मुंगेर (Mir Kasim Cave) – Munger

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मुंगेर का किला (Munger Fort) – Munger

The Munger Fort, located at Munger (also spelt as Monghyr during the British Raj), in the state of Bihar, India, is built on a rocky hillock on the south bank of the Ganges River. Its history is not completely dated but it is believed that it was built during the early rule of Slave dynasty of India. The Munger town where the fort is situated was under the control of Muhammad bin Tughluq of Delhi (1325-1351 CE). The fort has two prominent hills called the Karnachaura or Karanchaura, and the other a built up rectangular mound deduced to be the location of a citadel of the fort with historical links. The Fort had a succession of Muslim rulers (Khaljis, Tughlaqs, Lodis, Nawabs of Bengal, followed by Mughal rulers, till it was finally acceded to the British by Mir Quasim (1760–72), after unseating his father-in-aw Mīr Jafar on the grounds of old age, for a monetary reward negotiated by Vansittart. This deal involved payment by the East India Company's mer…

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