A Tale of City Biharsharif
Discovery of Biharsharif or Oodantpuri.
A Tale of City Bihar Sharif.Travel.Dr Madhup Raman.
Places of interest in and around Bihar Sharif.
C. Udantpuri Udantpuri had been an important ancient historic site recently being earthed around Garhpar at Bihar Sharif. It was an important seat of learning of Buddhist culture and philosophy.It flourished well during the Pala Dynasty. It is said that Bakhtiyar Khilazi demolished this site. Still we can get some significant archaeological evidences.
D.Pir Pahadi,Ibrahim Baya's Tomb - At the hilltop of Hiranya Hill located at Bihar Sharif is the important historic ASI site bears an enchanting scenery. It is made in the Tuglaq style of architecture. He was a renowned sufi saint which is worth-seeing.
E.Sheetal Mata - Sheetala maa temple is situated in the Maghada village near Biharsharif. It is a myth that the bracelet of Maa Sati fell on this place. It is also said that the water offered on the statue of Maa Sheetala has the magical power to cure various kinds of diseases. Apart from this water has been instilled with the power to fulfill the desire of the worshipper. There is a well near the temple out of which the statue of Maa Sheetala was taken out and it is regarded as the in-laws house of Maa Sheetala.
F. Nalanda College - In the memory of ancient Nalanda University the seat of learning. The Nalanda College was established in 1870 at the remain of Udantpuri. The college existed through the generous donation made by a very noble son of Late Rai Bahadur Edal Singh.
It has a sprawling campus in the heart of the town around the locality of Garhpar. It has a cluster of double storey buildings of different faculties, big campus playground and an impressive auditorium. It has completed its century in 1970 and its centenary celebration was inaugurated by the President of India Shree V.V. Giri.
The honourable President of Indian republic Shri V.V. giri graced the centenary celebration of its serviceful existence in the year 1970. The Government of India has honoured the institution by a commemorative stamp in the memory of this college.
M. Chhoti Dargah - The moselum stood for a Baba,Jalali Baba is visited frequently by the people from distant locations of India and different states who sought relief from the obsession of evil souls.
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A Tale of the City,Bihar Sharif.
Imagine Bihar Sharif would have importantly dotted its appearance over the world map for its historicity and world heritage site, for the travelers, scholars and visitors it would have been a great place of interest if there had been a saved remnant of an ancient university Udantpuri. If it would not have been destroyed by a fanatic Muslim invader.
Biharsharif in bygone ages An ancient city that has been an abode of many sufis, saints and Buddhist monks. Since very ancient time Bihar Sharif is a district headquarter town of Nalanda has been a historic city that witnesses the communal harmony of different communities and peoples since very ancient time.
Biharsharif in bygone ages An ancient city that has been an abode of many sufis, saints and Buddhist monks. Since very ancient time Bihar Sharif is a district headquarter town of Nalanda has been a historic city that witnesses the communal harmony of different communities and peoples since very ancient time.
Since Gupta Period.Bihar Sharif firstly identifies its first appearance under the ages of Gupta Period (320-672AD). It might have been a developing and prosperous town of the Gupta Period. Many archaeological evidences of building remains of Gupta period have been found around Garhpar locality. Still a mound can be noticed around this locality that has earthed many historic facts lying deep inside. The impressive image of Lord Vishnu, incarnation of Varah Awtar along with the deties of Lord Shiva, Ganesh and Goddess Laxmi confirm about the ancient Hindu culture.
Capital City during the Palas : During the time of Palas it was made the capital city of eighteen rulers As we get information about the Palas of the north from the account of an Arab merchant name Suleiman and Tibetan chronicles. The Palas ruled between 700 AD – 1100 AD for nearly four hundred years over Bengal and Bihar. Gopal (750 AD – 770 AD) the founder of the Palas was elected by the people followed by two other important rulers, Dharmpala (770 AD – 810 AD) and Devapala (810 AD -850AD).
Oodantpuri an ancient univesity : The fact shows Dharmpala, the greatest ruler of the Pala dynasty (founded) set up a university for the Buddhist education which was known as Vikramshila Vihar at Bhagalpur. The Palas were the great patrons of education and literature.
After coming to the throne Gopal the founder of The Pala Dynasty built a huge Buddhist Vihar inside the town. Udantpuri was then contemporary to the famous Nalanda University where Buddhist philosophy and logic were taught. Many renowned scholar teachers like Ratnakar, Shanti and Antash received their education before being the teacher. There had been likely a university Udantpuri surrounding with a great deal of Chaityas, Vihars and monasteries was then parallel to the world famous Nalanda University for its quality of education. It was a seat of learning in context of Buddhist culture and philosophy. It traced its name Vihar due to availability of Vihars, Chaityas (temple) and Monasteries (schools) found abundantly since the Pala Dynasty. Gopal the founder of the Pala Dynasty made this town as his habitation and established many Mathas and Vihars around this Vihar that time its name was Udantpuri then was a developed and a progressing town during the region of the Palas. The remains (ruins) of old buildings duties of Shiva Laxami, Ganesh, are still found around the Garhpar locality where now the Nalanda College is situated.
Capital City during the Palas : During the time of Palas it was made the capital city of eighteen rulers As we get information about the Palas of the north from the account of an Arab merchant name Suleiman and Tibetan chronicles. The Palas ruled between 700 AD – 1100 AD for nearly four hundred years over Bengal and Bihar. Gopal (750 AD – 770 AD) the founder of the Palas was elected by the people followed by two other important rulers, Dharmpala (770 AD – 810 AD) and Devapala (810 AD -850AD).
Oodantpuri an ancient univesity : The fact shows Dharmpala, the greatest ruler of the Pala dynasty (founded) set up a university for the Buddhist education which was known as Vikramshila Vihar at Bhagalpur. The Palas were the great patrons of education and literature.
After coming to the throne Gopal the founder of The Pala Dynasty built a huge Buddhist Vihar inside the town. Udantpuri was then contemporary to the famous Nalanda University where Buddhist philosophy and logic were taught. Many renowned scholar teachers like Ratnakar, Shanti and Antash received their education before being the teacher. There had been likely a university Udantpuri surrounding with a great deal of Chaityas, Vihars and monasteries was then parallel to the world famous Nalanda University for its quality of education. It was a seat of learning in context of Buddhist culture and philosophy. It traced its name Vihar due to availability of Vihars, Chaityas (temple) and Monasteries (schools) found abundantly since the Pala Dynasty. Gopal the founder of the Pala Dynasty made this town as his habitation and established many Mathas and Vihars around this Vihar that time its name was Udantpuri then was a developed and a progressing town during the region of the Palas. The remains (ruins) of old buildings duties of Shiva Laxami, Ganesh, are still found around the Garhpar locality where now the Nalanda College is situated.
Destruction by Bakhtiyar Khilaji These all evidence of Hindu. Buddhist culture was destroyed by the Commander in chief of Muhammad Gori, Bakhtiyar Kihilaji around the beginning of the 13th century. Soon Bihar Sharif turned a centre of Islamic culture.
it was the time of Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206-1210), the first Sultan of Delhi Sultanate was carrying on his master Ghorils programme of conquest. Thus Between (1194-1206), the Turkish forces had occupied most of the Ganga-Yamuna Doab, Aligarh, Kalinagar, Bengal and Bihar under their control. During the course of conquest Bengal. Bihar was conquered by Bhaktinagar Khalaji who was the next commander-in-chief in Ghoris army. Whevever Bakhtiyar Khilaji invaded; he plundered the towns and cities setting them on fire.
In his wild and frequent attack thus, he buried our glorious past in making us deprive in obtaining complete knowledge of our be gone days. Still we can experience a hillock that hides many unrevealed stones of past.Places of interest in and around Bihar Sharif.
Abodes of Sufis : Since 1547 the name of Bihar Sharif existed as it remained the places of interest of many sufis-saints, Ibrahim Baya-Makchdum-ul-Mulkand Hazrat Makhadum Sultan, Saiyyad shah. Ahmad Charampose and Badar-E- Alam. Bihar Sharif remained once again the capital of the Muslim Governors of Bihar between 13th and 16th centuries. When the city was an active cultural centre and important seat of Islamic (Muslim) thought philosophy and learning
Between13-16 Century the city claimed once again for being the capital of the state for different Muslim rulers. Later on, it had been an important centre of Muslim political, cultural, and religious activities. with famous archaeological facts i.e. tombs. During the Bhakti Movement Bihar Sharif also came under the influence of Sufis, Saints. Many Sufis, Saints believed that love for humanity is love for God. Sufis had practices similar to Hinduism and Buddhism, e.g.-penance, fasting, good deeds and belief in equality among all without any distinction of colour, caste or creed.
Again, an Afghani ruler Sher Shah (1540-1545) appointed a governor and the office at Bihar Sharif became a sub-divisional town during the British Rule. After independence,
Between13-16 Century the city claimed once again for being the capital of the state for different Muslim rulers. Later on, it had been an important centre of Muslim political, cultural, and religious activities. with famous archaeological facts i.e. tombs. During the Bhakti Movement Bihar Sharif also came under the influence of Sufis, Saints. Many Sufis, Saints believed that love for humanity is love for God. Sufis had practices similar to Hinduism and Buddhism, e.g.-penance, fasting, good deeds and belief in equality among all without any distinction of colour, caste or creed.
Again, an Afghani ruler Sher Shah (1540-1545) appointed a governor and the office at Bihar Sharif became a sub-divisional town during the British Rule. After independence,
As a district : Nalanda was made a district on 9th Nov.1972 and Bihar Sharif becomes the headquater town of this district. Vindya Prasad remained the first D.M of this district.
Places of interest around Biharsharif.
A.Baba Maniram Akhada.
The Temple and Akhada of Baba Mani Ram attracts the people at the pious place of Bihar Sharif. Temple of Baba Mani Ram attracts the people at the pious place of Bihar Sharif.
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| Manibaba Ashram : Collage Vidisha. |
The birth place of Baba Maniram was Uttar Pradesh but he selected Bihar Sharif as the Karmbhoomi. According to the myth there was a great friendship between Baba Maniram and Fakir Shaikh Sarfuddin Ahia Maneri. There is an ancient stone in this Akhada which has a narrow hole as the symbol of the blessing of Baba Maniram. Every year on the occasion of Ram Navami ,Langot is offered on the mazaar of Baba Maniram by the People of both the communities-Hindus and Muslims. This place is the symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity.
B.Mazaar of Hazrat Makhdum Sahib.In the mohalla of Badi Dargah there is a mazaar of Hazrat Sarfuddin Makhdum–e-Mulk Ahia Maneri alias Mazaar of Makhdum Sahib. Every year on the birth day after Eid festival the Urs of Hazrat Makhdum Saheb is celebratedwith great solemnity.The fair held on this occasion is called “Chirag Mela”. People of both Hindu and Muslim communities do “chadar poshi” on the mazaar of Makhdum Saheb.
B.Mazaar of Hazrat Makhdum Sahib.In the mohalla of Badi Dargah there is a mazaar of Hazrat Sarfuddin Makhdum–e-Mulk Ahia Maneri alias Mazaar of Makhdum Sahib. Every year on the birth day after Eid festival the Urs of Hazrat Makhdum Saheb is celebratedwith great solemnity.The fair held on this occasion is called “Chirag Mela”. People of both Hindu and Muslim communities do “chadar poshi” on the mazaar of Makhdum Saheb.
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| Badi Dargah,Biharsharif : collage Vidisha. |
C. Udantpuri Udantpuri had been an important ancient historic site recently being earthed around Garhpar at Bihar Sharif. It was an important seat of learning of Buddhist culture and philosophy.It flourished well during the Pala Dynasty. It is said that Bakhtiyar Khilazi demolished this site. Still we can get some significant archaeological evidences.
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| Pir Pahadi Ibrahim Baya's Tomb.Biharsharif |
D.Pir Pahadi,Ibrahim Baya's Tomb - At the hilltop of Hiranya Hill located at Bihar Sharif is the important historic ASI site bears an enchanting scenery. It is made in the Tuglaq style of architecture. He was a renowned sufi saint which is worth-seeing.
E.Sheetal Mata - Sheetala maa temple is situated in the Maghada village near Biharsharif. It is a myth that the bracelet of Maa Sati fell on this place. It is also said that the water offered on the statue of Maa Sheetala has the magical power to cure various kinds of diseases. Apart from this water has been instilled with the power to fulfill the desire of the worshipper. There is a well near the temple out of which the statue of Maa Sheetala was taken out and it is regarded as the in-laws house of Maa Sheetala.
F. Nalanda College - In the memory of ancient Nalanda University the seat of learning. The Nalanda College was established in 1870 at the remain of Udantpuri. The college existed through the generous donation made by a very noble son of Late Rai Bahadur Edal Singh.
It has a sprawling campus in the heart of the town around the locality of Garhpar. It has a cluster of double storey buildings of different faculties, big campus playground and an impressive auditorium. It has completed its century in 1970 and its centenary celebration was inaugurated by the President of India Shree V.V. Giri.
The honourable President of Indian republic Shri V.V. giri graced the centenary celebration of its serviceful existence in the year 1970. The Government of India has honoured the institution by a commemorative stamp in the memory of this college.
G. Catholic Church - Catholic Church As far as the amalgam of different religious is concerned the history tells that Bihar-Sharif is the place of Sufi, Saints and great souls. Bihar-Sharif evidences the friendly relation among other communities.The only catholic church of Bihar-Sharif is situated on its outskirt, Devisarai. If you are in quest of peace harmony and spiritual purification this is right place for you.
The image of Mother Merry is splendid. The surrounding of this church is far away from hustle and bustle, madding crowd of the city and concrete jungles. A mortified soul must get solace here.
H. Hiranya Parvat - Hiranya Parvat located in western side of the town. It is a famous picnic spot for the localities popular for its scenic beauty. It has been considerably part of the Himalayas contains medicinal herbs as sanjeevini.
It is said it has the source of seven streams still three streams are found, 'Sun Rise Point', 'Town's View Point', 'Lover's Point','Sun Set Point', 'Lands and Clouds End' points are marked points from where we have a wide look over the extension of populated town and landscape of stretched green fields and meadows. At the top we visit the Ibrahim s tomb amidest silence and the philosophical touch.
A stair case with a pakka road leads to the Shiva Mandir located at the highest point.
I. Mamu Bhagena - It’s a unique man shaped balanced land form found at the foothills of Hiryanya Parvat that has been created thrush exogenesis forces in along processed weathering since primitive age. There are two piece of rocks supposed to be kept over one another.
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| Hiranya Parvat,Biharsharif : Photo Dr.Madhup |
H. Hiranya Parvat - Hiranya Parvat located in western side of the town. It is a famous picnic spot for the localities popular for its scenic beauty. It has been considerably part of the Himalayas contains medicinal herbs as sanjeevini.
It is said it has the source of seven streams still three streams are found, 'Sun Rise Point', 'Town's View Point', 'Lover's Point','Sun Set Point', 'Lands and Clouds End' points are marked points from where we have a wide look over the extension of populated town and landscape of stretched green fields and meadows. At the top we visit the Ibrahim s tomb amidest silence and the philosophical touch.
A stair case with a pakka road leads to the Shiva Mandir located at the highest point.
I. Mamu Bhagena - It’s a unique man shaped balanced land form found at the foothills of Hiryanya Parvat that has been created thrush exogenesis forces in along processed weathering since primitive age. There are two piece of rocks supposed to be kept over one another.
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| A beautiful natural park : Hiryanya Parvat Park. |
J.Hirany Parvat Children Park - Recently a beautiful park has been made at the Hirany Parvat amidst the nature where we relax a while with our kids and children.
K.Subhas Park - It is only park adjacent to DM residence a variety of amusement activities as walking, boating and Catherina in a small lake that Welcomes each locality to visit at different occasions. There is a small but pretty garden attracts the passersby through its greenery and different kinds of flower.
L. Kargil Park - A small park away from the bustling town adjacent to Kargil Bus Stand was built in the memory of victory over Kargil agression in 1999.
L. Kargil Park - A small park away from the bustling town adjacent to Kargil Bus Stand was built in the memory of victory over Kargil agression in 1999.
Kargil Park It’s another place of interest at Rajgir here in Bihar-Sharif nearby NH 31.The park was opened by then Defence Minister Jorge Frnandis on 17th July 2003 in the memory of great soul of Kargil. A tank used in Indo-Chinese war as kept here as the symbol of great victory over Pakistan intruders in Kargil, 1999.
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| Chhoti Dargah Amber Shekhana Biharsharif. |
M. Chhoti Dargah - The moselum stood for a Baba,Jalali Baba is visited frequently by the people from distant locations of India and different states who sought relief from the obsession of evil souls.
N.Sant Baba Ashram : Nearby the locality of Biharsharif railway station there remains an asram of Sant Baba who has been a locally known saint.People have faith in this ashram and bow their heads to the samadhi of Baba.
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| River front area near Panchane river : collage Vidisha. |
O.River Front - Like other cities as Lucknow and Patna there is an ambitious plan from the Government of Bihar to create a natural river front area outside the city around the Panchane river where boating will be available for the outgoing tourists in a man made but natural lake.
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