Gokul Medh
Gokul Medh is an archaeological site in Bangladesh. It is an excavated mound in the village of Gokul under Shibganj Upazila of Bogra.[1] It is known locally as Behula Lakshindarer Basar Ghar, and it is also popularly called Lakshindar Medh.[2]
Gokul Medh | |
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Native name Bengali: গোকুল মেধ | |
Gokul Medh or Lakshindar Medh | |
Location | Bogra, Bangladesh |
Coordinates | 24.5609°N 89.2010°E |
Built | 8th century AD |
Architectural style(s) | Gupta, Pala |
Type | Archaeological |
Reference no. | BD-E-03-111 |
State Party | Bangladesh |
Gokul Medh is in Bogra, Bangladesh |
Location
It is about 2 km (1.2 mi) southwest of Mahasthangarh citadel and 12 km (7.5 mi) far from Bogra town.[3]
History
The Archaeology Department of Bangladesh estimates that it was built between the 7th and 12th centuries. It is said that it was the bridal chamber of Behula.
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References
- মহাস্থানগড় ভ্রমনে গিয়ে যে ৭টি দর্শণীয় স্থান কখনোই মিস করবেন না (in Bengali).
- Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria; প্রশ্নোত্তরে বাঙলাদেশের প্রত্নকীর্তি (প্রথম খন্ড); ঝিনুক প্রকাশনী; তৃতীয় মুদ্রণঃ মার্চ ২০১৩; পৃষ্ঠা-১৬২-১৬৪, ISBN 984- 70112-0112-0
- http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/lakshindarer-medh-gokul/
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