Masarh

Masarh or Masar is a village situated 10 km west of Arrah in Bhojpur district of Bihar. It is an important historical site for Jains and Hindus.[1]

Etymology

Masarh is derived from the word Mahāsāra. A 600 old Jain inscription in the temple of Parshvanatha has mentioned this place as Mahāsāra.[2]

History

The earliest mention of the village can be found in the accounts of Xuanzang, where he as named it as mo-ho-so-lo.[3] He described these places as the Places of Brahmins who didn't have respect for the laws of Buddha.[4]

Archeological findings

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References

  1. Rana Uday Prasad Singh (September 2019). "Masarh : A Great Archaeo-Historic Site of Bihar" (PDF). Ideal Research Review. 63 (1).
  2. Archaeological Survey of India: Reports 1862-1884, Volumes 3-23.
  3. Archaeological Survey of India: Reports 1862-1884, Volumes 3-23.
  4. Archaeological Survey of India: Reports 1862-1884, Volumes 3-23.


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