Pundro-bordhon…the capital..of the Sen Dynasty
History:
Mohasthangarh is one of the main attractions in north Bengal. It was the
capital of Kingdom of the Mourjo, the Gupta and the Sen Dynasty. This
is the ancient archeological and historical which was, established in
2500 BC.
Location:
It is the oldest archaeological site of Bangladesh is on the western
bank of river Karatoa 18 km. north of Bogra town beside Bogra-Rangpur
Road.
Description:
The spectacular site is an imposing landmark in the area having a
fortified, oblong enclosure measuring 5000 feet by 4500 feet with an
average height of 15 ft. from the surrounding paddy fields. Beyond the
fortified area, other ancient ruins fan out within a semicircle of about
five miles radius. Several isolated mounds, the local names of which
are Govinda Bhita Temple, Khodai Pathar Mound, Mankalir Kunda,
Parasuramer Bedi, Jiyat Kunda etc. surround the fortified city. This 3rd
century archaeological site is still held to be of great sanctity by
the Hindus. Every year (mid-April) and once in every 12 years (December)
thousands of Hindu devotees join the bathing ceremony on the bank of
river Karatoa. A visit to Mahasthangarh site museum will open up for you
wide variety of antiquities, ranging from terracotta objects to gold
ornaments and coins recovered from the site. Now it is one of the major
tourist spots maintained by Bangladesh archeological Department. You can
go to Mohasthanagar from Bogra town, 10 km. away. Don’t forget to visit
Mohasthangar museum while u r visiting North-Bengol of BNG or stay at
Bogora city.Now there r many hotels u can stay at Bogora..as..Hotel Naz
Garden,Akboria grand hotel ,BNG Porjoton Corporation.