 Ballal Dhipi ruins | |
Shown within West Bengal   Ballal Dhipi (India) | |
| Location | Bamanpukur, Nadia district |
|---|---|
| Region | West Bengal, India |
| Coordinates | 23°27′01″N 88°24′05″E / 23.4503°N 88.4014°E |
| Type | Buddhist Vihara |
| History | |
| Founded | 10-12th century or a little earlier |
Ballal Dhipi is an ancient mound named locally after Ballala Sena (1160-1179) of the Sena dynasty, but possibly a little older in Bamanpukur, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
Geography
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Location
Ballal Dhipi is located at 23°27′01″N 88°24′05″E / 23.4503°N 88.4014°E.
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Excavations
The Kolkata Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India excavated the mound, during 1982-1988, and “exposed huge brick structures and various antiquities datable to c. 10th to 12th cent. AD. The brick structure include shrines on sides and a massive construction within an enclosure.” The antiquities indicate the possibility of Buddhist affiliation. The structural complex covers nearly 13,000 m2. Experts opine the “stupa(vihara) of eighth/ ninth century was perhaps a seat of learning and pilgrimage up to the end of the 11th century.” It is about 25 km from Krishnanagar.[1][2]
The ASI has divided the site into two parts – the mound and the remains of a fort. Both the sites are identified as Monuments of National Importance.[3]
Ballal Dhipi picture gallery
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It is thought to be the remains of a fort -
The remains of a staircase -
A part of the extensive structural complex -
A narrow lane inside Ballal Dhipi complex -
Partial views of Ballal Sen's Dhipi -
A ruined part of Ballal Sen's Dhipi -
The information boards -
An inscription in Ballal Dhipi
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References
- ↑ "Mound known as Bamanpukur Mound of Fort". ASI, Kolkata Circle. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- ↑ "Pilgrimages & Tourist Spots". Ballal Dhipi. Egiye Bangla, official website of Nadia district. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- ↑ "List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of West Bengal - Archaeological Survey of India". Item nos. 130&131. ASI. Retrieved 18 October 2020.