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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
  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.
References
- মহাস্থানগড় ভ্রমনে গিয়ে যে ৭টি দর্শণীয় স্থান কখনোই মিস করবেন না (in Bengali).
- Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria (2013). প্রশ্নোত্তরে বাঙলাদেশের প্রত্নকীর্তি. 1 (3rd ed.). Jhinuka Prakāśanī. pp. 162–184. ISBN 984-70112-0112-0 Check
|isbn=value: invalid prefix (help). - http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/lakshindarer-medh-gokul/
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.