-ROHTAS (SASARAM) DISTRICT-
Sasaram is an ancient city and is believed that a demon named ‘Sahastrabahu’lived aroud here from the age of ‘Ramayana’. Sahastrabahu was killed by Parsuram. Earlier the name of the city was Sahasram, initials of Sahasrabahu and Parsuram. it is also believed that the name of the city Sasaram came from his name Sahastrabahu to Sahasram (Sahastrabahu + Parsuram) to Sasaram. Some historian also believed that name from Nikulakashakabasu, an ancient king and Parsuram, the warrior sage.Sasaram is famous for being the birthplace 
of Afghan king Sher Shah Suri who ruled in Delhi and much of Northern India and what is now Pakistan and eastern Afghanstan for five years, after defeating Humayun, the Mughal Emperor.Shergarh Fort is extended in the perimeter of 10 Km on Kaimur hill in south-west from Sasaram in Chenari region. It is believed that fort was build by Sher Shah in between 1540 to 1545 after victory on Rohtas for her Hindu beloved. There are many temples, grave, Emambara except fort.
How To Reach.
By Air (Airport):-
Jaiprakash Narayan Airport, Patna is an airport located 156 kilometres from Sasaram.
By Rail :-
The railway route through Sasaram Junction (SSM) is the Grand Chord line of Indian Railways in East Central Railway of Division Mughal Sarai, connecting Kolkata and New Delhi, and has three railway tracks running in parallel. Another railway line connects Sasaram Junction to Patna Junction via Ara.
By Road :-
Well connected to other city through National Highway -2,2C,30 State Highway – 12,15,16,17,67,81 and Other road – Akbarpur Yadunath Pur Rd,Nokha Nasir Ganj Rd, Itimha Sakala Rd,Dehri Tetrarh Rajpur Rd,Rajpur to Nokha Road,Dumraon Bikramganj Road ,Nimiadih to Chitauli Road, Belarhi-Haridaspur Rd,Indrapuri Dam
Sasaram is located 156 kilometres West from Patna.
Popular tourist destinations
SASARAM BLOCK
Nawabgadh( Shergarh Fort) :- It is extended in the perimeter of 10 Km on Kaimur hill in south-west from Sasaram in Chenari region. It is believed that fort was built by Sher Shah in between 1540 to 1545 after victory on Delhi for her Hindu beloved. There are many temples, grave, Imambara except fort. It was safe in view of security in fortification.
The Shergarh Fort in sabzi mandi area in Sasaram is popularly supposed to be the old residence of Hasan Khan Sur where Sher Shah had lived during his childhood. This castle like building has three storeys and a number of rooms besides a large gate. Being associated with the Afghan ruler Sher Shah and his father Hasan Khan Sur the Shergarh, also known as Nawab Gadh earlier, is a monument of great historical importance.
Tomb of Sher Shah:- It is situated in the centre of a huge pond of dimension 345m X 263m. Tomb is octagonal in shape and having a fine architecture with122ft high dome. It is the second highest tomb in India situated in the 
middle of a big tank.A bridge is a link to go there, entrance gate has similar but small dome. Pond is surrounding with a garden that makes a beauty of tomb. There are many domes are attached to the tomb with different size.
Id –Gah:-
Id-gah is situated in west side of Tomb of Sher Shah. It was built by Mujahidin Khan in 1633. This is important place for Tajiya celebration as a Tajiya Pahlam centre.
Tomb of Alawal Khan :- The tomb of Alawal Khan is situated to the south of the town. Alawal Khan, whose full name was Allauddin Khan, was the superintendent of buildings under the Pathan rulers Sher Shah and Salim Shah. He was also an important general in command of 5,000 horsemen. While Alawal Khan was incharge of the construction of Sher Shah’s tomb he pilfered better materials for his own tomb and was therefore put to disgrace by Sher Shah. As such, the tomb of Alawal Khan consists in plan only of a courtyard surrounded by a high stone wall of fine masonry with three entrances on the east, south and north, but now only the eastern entrance remains and the other two have been closed. The eastern and western walls are surmounted by cupolas and the principal door has some fine carvings round it. There are only three open graves inside the enclosure, one of Alawal Khan and the other two of his relatives. On the grave of Alawal Khan is a short epitaph containing the usual Kalimas.
Tomb of Hasan Suri Khan :-_ The old tomb of Hassan Khan Sur, father of Sher Shah is also known as Sukha Rauza Situated 1 Km away to the tomb of Sher Shah in east direction on G.T.Road in the heart of the Sasaram town, built in 1535.This tomb contains inside its courtyard, a small mosque and a madrasa or school.
Baulia (small pond) :- It is situated Right to Tomb of Hasan Suri Khan.It is believe that it was bathing place for queens and ladies. It is famous as Sukha Rauja.
Tomb Salim Shah :- It is situated in the Takiya area in ruined and semi built tomb. Salim Shah was the son of Sher Shah.
Inscription of Ashok :- The Ashoka inscription at Chand-tan-pir on a hill near Sasaram is also of historical value.The Minor Rock Edict of the Emperor Ashoka at Sasaram is located about two kilometers east of the famous mausoleum of Sher Shah Suri, on a hill, which seems to be as a easternmost extension of the Kaimur range, presently known as Chandan Shaheed or Chand-Tan Shaheed Pahar after a grave/majar of a Muslim saint on the top of the hill. The inscription, which is now almost invisible, was engraved on the elongated stone under a very small rock shelter.This edict was discovered in 1839 by E L Ravenshaw and was comprehensively discussed by Alexander Cunningham. Cunningham, however, assigns this to Dasaratha, the grandson of Ashoka instead to Ashoka.
In the rock shelter or the cave there is another stone, attached obliquely with the engraved rock on which a major or grave of some Kajaliya Baba is now under worship and is under the possession of muslim community who have constructed a small wall in front portion of the rock shelter for fixing an iron gate.The rock shelter is very small having a height of only three feet and its interior space can accommodate hardly two persons inside the rock shelter.It seems that this rock shelter, having Asokan Minor Rock edict is under possession of Muslim community for quite longer period and they are applying lime coat/white washing regularly, with the result that the inscription is getting invisible.The text of this inscription was published by A. Cunningham, Buhler, Senat and Hultzsch and others scholars.This inscription is written in eight lines addressed to the local officer. The king Ashoka issued this order after completing of two and half of year of his conversion into Buddhism and proclamation is issued by the king when he was on Dhamma Yatra (Pilgrimage) and has spent 256 nights away from his capital and datable to his 13th regional year i.e. 257 B.C.
Chandalan Sheed Peer :- This is situated on the summit of the hill, hardly 30 feet to the east of the cave.
Old mosque :- An old mosque at the foot of the hill that contains an inscription referring to its construction during the reign of Jehangir in 1613 A.D.
Hathi Kua :-
Badshahi Pool :-
Badrikashram:-
Sarai :-
Mahabir Asthan:-
Mahadeo Khoh:-
Taksal Sanghat Gurdwar Bari or Taksali Sangat – From Benaras, Guru Tegh Bahadur did not proceed direct to Patna Sahib but made a detour to Sasaram and Gaya. There already existed a Sikh Sangat under the local masand Phaggu Mal affectionately called Chacha (uncle) Phaggu by one and all. Chacha Phaggu had constructed a high doorway to his house so that, he told, everyone, “When the. At Guru comes, he would enter the house without having to dismount at the entrance.” He had long longed and hoped that the Guru would come to him. Guru Tegh Bahadur fulfilled his desire when he came and stayed at Sasaram for about a month. There are now three Gurdwaras here. first one is Gurdwara Bari or Taksali Sangat.
Guru ka Bag :- The Gurdwara Guru Bagh is attached to a Nirmala Sikh seminary.
Gurdwara Chacha Phaggu Mal – The Gurudwara Chacha Phaggu Mal marking the site of the old masand’s house where the Guru stayed. This is the principal Gurdwara of the town housed in a spacious high-ceilinged hall with a gallery at mid-height. Three copies of Guru Granth Sahib are seated side by side under a domed rectangular pavilion of white marble. Ninth Guru, Guru Teg Bahadur with his wife Mata Gujari Devi stayed here. During that period Guru Gobind Singh was in her womb. In their memory this Gurudwara was built.
Nanakpura:-
Dargah Syed Shah Najaf Quadri R.A:-
Madar Salmi Peer:-
Shahjalal Peer:-
Peer Khyali Khankh:-
Church:-
Lakulisa Image:- Late Gupta period Lakulisa Image in the office premises of D.M Rohtas.
Tajiya celebration :-This festival is organized by Muslims and famous in Sasaram. During the Muharram festival, beautiful Tazia is built of several designs. A large number of people of different district participate here.
Banka Mela:-
Raj Mahal(Man Singh’s Place):- Raj Mahal is located on the western bank of river Ganga, built by Raja maan Singh in a combination of the Imperial and Bengal styles. Raja Maan Singh, the well-known 16th century Rajput common in Akbar’s army, founded this city.
Place of shah shuja :- The Sangi Dalan built on river bank, is a part of the place of shah shuja, son of Shah Jehan. was built in 1556 to allow emperor Akbar to pray.
Jami Masjid :-
Tarachandi Temple:- There is a temple of Goddess Tara Chandi. Hindus in large number assemble to worship the goddess. It is believed that eye of Devi Sati was fallen here while her body was carried by Shiva by air route. After that this place is worship as Tatachandi Devi. Statues were in small cave. After development of this place it is not looking as a cave.
Fairs are organized in the Hindi month of Chaitra, Sravana, Kartika. Thousands of people participate in this fair.It is also said that when Gautama Buddha came here after getting enlightenment, Ma Tarachandi had given him darshan in the form of a girl child. then he was directed to go to Sarnath, where Buddha had preached for the very first time. Known to give moksha, the mode of worship is satvik. It is said that Goddess Lakshmi showers those with prosperity who pray here. Significantly, there is also a mosque made by Aurangzeb in the temple complex, but namaz is not offered there. On the walls of this cave, the writing in Pali language, dates back to 1111 AD.the cave on the second floor is believed to be that of Parashurama who used to meditate there. there is a Dhuan Kunda in the north of the temple where Maa Dhumavati resides.She is also a form of Goddess Durga where according to popular belief, pariyan (angels) still sing and dance at night.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval Period .
Three rock inscriptions (Adjacent to Tara Chandi temple) :-
Majhar Kund:- It is situated near to Tarachandi on Kaimur plateau. As it is a waterfall, so it is quite pleasant to visit here in rainy seasons.Area is surrounded with tree and small thorny shrubs.
Dhua kund :- It is close Majhar Kund where stream falls at the height of 30 m on the Dhoba River, and it generate foam and smoke of water.
Sita Kund :-
Hanuman Dhara :-
Chheriyahi :-
Nahauna :- It is situated North -East of Sasaram
Amra Tila:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Early medieval Period site. Kota:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as NBPW phase. site. Karpurwa:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Mughal Period site. Khaira:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as medieval Period site. Dhankarha:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Early medieval Period site. Manarasa (Khairi):– As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as medieval Period site. Lerua:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Early medieval Period site. Kadirganj:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as medieval Period site. Barui:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Early medieval Period site. Songawan Garh:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as NBPW phase. site . Sakas Garh:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Early medieval Period site. Bhatarhi Dih (Belarhi):- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as NBPW phase. site. Karwandiya:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Early medieval Period site. Tumba:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Early medieval Period site.
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in
Kanchanpur:-Medieval. Agrer Garh:-Early medieval. Panchi Garh:-Early medieval.Bhikhanpura Dih:-NBPW phase. Mokar Garh:- NBPW phase. Darigaon Garh:- Neolithic. Chaukhanda Chitauli Dih:- Gupta. Targanj:-Medieval. Ashikpur (Madaini):- Medieval. Niranjanpur:- Medieval. Rajokhar:- Medieval. Lakharanwa:- Medieval. Sukhari Tola:- Late medieval. Bhatadi:- Medieval. Admapur (Dayal Bigha):- Late medieval. Nakta Cave:- Neolithic. Ashokpur Pahari:- Mauryan
Gita Ghat:- On the account of Guru Purnima, a fair is organized for 2 days where many people involved.
SHIVSAGAR BLOCK
Naulakha Mandir:- It is Situated in Raipur Chor village of Shivsagar Block. Three storied huge building was built in the memory of Swami Gyananand Jee. On the account of his birthday and Basant Panchami celebration is organized.
Nad Garh:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Gupta period.
Surwar Garh:- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 ,Sunga-Kushan pottery, parallel sided blade, waste chips and stone ball were found .
As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as NBPW Phase site .
Senuwar Garh:- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 ,Neolithic- Chalcolithic- black and red ware, black burnished ware including painted variety, black slipped ware,cord impressed pottery, red ware, NBP, sprinkler ,neolithic celt, parallel sided blade were found .
As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Neolithic Period site .
Admapur:-In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , Sunga- kushan pottery, a copper coin, black-and-red black slipped N.B.P grey and red wares, iron slag mullers, pestles saddle quern, lump of chalcedony with crested ridge and waste chips of chalcedony and chert were found .
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:
lampur Garh:- Early medieval. Sonahar:- Early medieval. Khurmabad:-Medieval. Kirhindi:– Early medieval. Chitwar Garh:- Early medieval. Telara Garh:-Early medieval. Bahdimpur Garh:-Neolithic. Kadawa (Chanua):- Gupta. Pitambarpur:- NBPW phase. Ahaladpur (Maldaha):- Early medieval. Sikraur:-Gupta. Bhura Dih (Chhotki Chenari):–Gupta. Naksota Garh (Aharauli):–Shunga. Dumarkhar:-Early medieval. Gotahar:-Early medieval. Baseya Alampur:-Early medieval. Khardiha:-Early medieval. Tardih (Ahirauli):–Gupta. Sikathi Garh:- Early medieval. Darshana:-Early medieval.
Terhawa Garh:- Early medieval. Mahammadpur Dih:- Early medieval. Murlipur Dih:- Early medieval. Gamhariya Garh:– Early medieval. Naughar:- Shunga. Bagaha dih:– Shunga.Naudihawa Gufa:- Kushan. Sukuhni Garh:- Iron age. Bagai Dih:-Shunga. Baram Garh:- NBPW phase. Tayagi Garh:- NBPW phase. Chilbilia Dih (Bisrampur Tola):- Gupta. Paniari Ghat Dih:– Shunga. Ankariyawan Badhar:- NBPW phase. Rampur Joi:- Gupta. Dihra dih:-Early medieval. Konki Garh:-Gupta. Konar Dih:–Early medieval. Khuria Garh:-NBPW phase. Biura:- Gupta. Karbandia:- Gupta. Shivpur Chittauli:- Early medieval.Rampur Dih (Doriyanw):- Early medieval. Rampur Amaw:- Early medieval. Kumbhpur Dih:- Early medieval.
CHENARI BLOCK
Dhurwan Kund :- It is situated in the Chenari Block of Rotas District.This is a attractive tourist and religious places it can be developed as beautiful natural site.
Gupta Dham :-A natural build statue of Gupteshwar Nath (Lord Shiva) is available in 300m long cave. One has to cross seven times the river Durgawati to reach here. It is said that Lord Shiva hid himself from a devil Bhasmasur. When he determined to turn Shiva in to ash after getting bestowal from lord Shiva. Gupta Dham festival is celebrated on Basant Panchami and Maha Shivaratri.
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:
Bhurkura:- Mesolithic. Urdaga:- Chalcolithic. Magardah:- Mesolithic. Bhukarwa (Budisakh):- Middle Paleolithic. Puraini:- Chalcolithic. Tekari:- NBPW phase. Chhita Tanr:- NBPW phase. Pandey Dihi:- Early medieval. Chaukhamba Dih:- Shunga. Ghuripur:- Early medieval. Samhuta Siwan:- Early medieval. Saraiya:- Medieval.
Naraina:- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , Sunga-kushan pottery, iron slag, black-slipped ware, grey ware (Solitary piece) red ware stone ball, terracotta stopper, parallel sided blade and waste stone chips were found .
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period. .
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:
Salthna Garh:- NBPW phase. Chhitra Tanr:- Chalcolithic. Pora:- NBPW phase. Kurmabad:- Medieval. Dihi:– Gupta. Dewadih:– Gupta. Bensil:- NBPW phase. Khaira:- Early medieval.
Telari:- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 ,Late phase of NBP black slipped ware, coarse grey ware , red ware, N.B.P in black shade, terracotta dobber, human figurine arecanut and cylindrical beads, stone balls and pestles were found .
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Neolithic Period.
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:
Bhunda Dih:- Neolithic. Karma Dih (Khurd Khurnu):- Early medieval.
Birnagar:- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 ,Sunga-Kushan pottery, Muslim glazed ware were found .
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval Period.
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:
Karnpura:– Gupta. Chenari:- Early medieval. Itas Garh (Pewandi):– Kushan. Baja Dih (Sohan Chak):- Gupta. Beaspur:- Late medieval. Chahbacha:- Early medieval. Pilkhi Garh:- Early medieval. Urda:- Gupta. Ismailpur Garh:- Early medieval. Auraiya:- Neolithic. Bhardua:- Later Gupta. Shergarh:- Medieval.
Badalgarh :- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , Sunga-kushan pottery , blade slipped and black- and- red ware neolithic celt, stone disc, parallel sided blades, waste chips and copper coin were found .
Basani :- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , Sunga-kushan pottery , were found .
Basnore:- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , chert bladelet core, notched flake, end scraper, blade, waste chips, Sunga- Kushan pottery and Muslim Glazed ware were found .
Karnapura :-In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , Early and late phase of N.B.P, black and red ware, black slipped ware red ware and nags figure were found .
Diha:- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , Late phase of N.B.P- coarse black slipped ware (coarse variety ) coarse grey ware, N.B.P.W and red ware and Kusan pottery were found .
Malhar:- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , Sunga-kushan pottery were found .
Malhipur :- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , Early and late phase of N.B.P- black slipped ware, black -and-red ware, red ware, pottery -disc , terracotta stopper, iron slag, stone ball, hammer, bowl, and waste stone chips of green and black chert were found .
Malhipur Barki :-In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , Sunga-kushan pottery , stone pestle and animal figurine were found .
KOCHAS BLOCK
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:
Gheora:– NBPW phase. Bedwalia:- NBPW phase. Purani Kochas:- Early medieval. Damodar Dihra:- NBPW phase. Parsia:- Early medieval. Rampur:- Early medieval. Semaria:- Early medieval. Ojhwalia:- NBPW phase. Kuchhila:– Early medieval. Anhari:- Gupta. Bhagiratha:- Early medieval. Gora Garh:– Gupta. Gajrarhi:- NBPW phase. Dhabchhua:- Gupta. Ghasa Garh:- Early medieval. Bararhi:– Shunga. Laheri:- Gupta. Gangaulia:- Chalcolithic. Andaur:- Early medieval. Shivpur:- Early medieval. Narwar:- NBPW phase. Jagdishpur Garh:- Early medieval. Harihar Dihra:- Early medieval. Dharampura:- Gupta. Korigawan:- Early medieval. Amhaita:- Chalcolithic. Manpura:- Early medieval. Barahuti Kalan:- Gupta. Sohbalia:- Early medieval. Hanta:- NBPW phase. Patna:- NBPW phase. Satasa:- Early medieval. Athrwalia:– Early medieval. Debaria:- Early medieval. Kapasia:- NBPW phase. Kohkar:- Early medieval. Hetampur:- Early medieval. Lodipur:- Gupta. Shahmal Kaira:- NBPW phase. Nainakon:- Early medieval. Khairi:- NBPW phase. Balthari:- NBPW phase. Andaur:- Early medieval. Deodaha:- Chalcolithic. Saroth:- Chalcolithic.
DINARA BLOCK
Yakshini Mandir (Bhaluni Dham):– It is situated in Natwar near the bank of a beautiful lake of Bikramganj block. Also known as Bhaluni Dham. A famous temple of Goddess Durga, called “Yakshini Bhagwati “ is here. The design and architecture of temple descript it as temple of 6th century. In local language Yakshini Devi is known as Jakhini Mai. On every Chitra Navratri a fair is organized here.
Bhaluni Dham Mela:-
Dharkandha:- There is a math of a saint “Dariyadas”. This great figure is counted in the series of Kasir and Dadu. Probably he is the first saint poet of this district. He wrote many religious books are required in India.
Shirac Bhankhandi Mahadevan :- It is situated 7 Kms east of Dinara Block head quarter. An ancient temple of God “Shirac Bhankhandi Mahadevan ” is situated here.
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:
Panditpura:- NBPW phase. Lilawachh:- Early medieval. Girdharia:- Early medieval. Gaura:- Early medieval. Ghorawachh:- Kushan. Sarana:- Chalcolithic.Tenuwath:- Gupta. Karanj:– Early medieval. Dharkandha:- Early medieval. Rampur Dih (Khalkhapur):- Early medieval. Gopalpur:- Gupta. Raghunathpur:- Early medieval. Bhaluni:- Chalcolithic. Baheri Garh:- NBPW phase. Gajadharpur:- Gupta. Bharsara:- Shunga. Medinipur:- Early medieval. Karmaini Garh:– Gupta. Ramgarh:- Early medieval. Belasur Dih (Lohara):- Gupta. Raghunathpur (Arila):- Early medieval. Bisi Kalan:- Gupta. Paranpur (Jogibir Dih):- Early medieval. Maira:- Early medieval. Bararhi Kalan:-Gupta. Jigina:-Early medieval. Sareyan:-Early medieval. Khurd Bararhi:- Early Chalcolithic. Jamraurh:- Chalcolithic. Kuwakhaunch:- Early medieval. Dinara:- Gupta. Narayanpur Dih:- Early medieval. Arang:-Chalcolithic. Madhopur:– Early medieval. Suratapur:- NBPW phase. Bhadi:- Early medieval. Saisar:– Early medieval. Semri:- NBPW phase. Bhanpur:- NBPW phase. Rahi:- Early medieval. Kunr:- Gupta. Chilbila:- NBPW phase. Laheri Manian:- Early medieval. Bhui:– NBPW phase. Mansinha Dehri:- Early medieval. Karhansi:- Early medieval. Ballia:- NBPW phase. Sahuari:- Early medieval. Samhauti (Bhaluni Tola):- Early medieval. Karmaini:- Early medieval. Baruna:- Neolithic. Rajpur:- Early medieval. Bichali Bhelari:- NBPW phase. Bisambharpur:- Medieval.Tanauj Garh:- Early medieval. Natwar Kalan Garh:- Early medieval. Pipari Garh:- Early medieval. Bhaluahi:- Chalcolithic. Kishunpur:- Early medieval.
TILAUTHU BLOCK
Tutla Bhawani (Tutrahi Waterfall):- Tutrahi is situated between mountain at approximately 8 K.M from Tilouthu in south west. This is the most beautiful place of rohtas. The two large mountains one from north west and another from south east at converge to create a green valley which stretches to 1 mile , there’s a spring fall in the middle and from the middle of the valley a kachuar river flows. Springfall from a height of 200 M.
A small temple of Tutla Bhawani has been made, people from different places visit here.
One remarkable thing is that monkeys and langoors are still survived there in large number.
Tilauthu Mela :- Tilauthu Mela is a complete fair of cattles. This fair is organized in the month of October-November for 1 month during Gaupastmi Puja and Kartik Purnima.
An Inscription (Fulwariya) :- An rock inscription of dated 1169 A.D is Near Sita Chuay.
Bhisara:- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , Late phase of N.B.P. red ware, blade slipped ware, black- and -red ware, core and waste chips of chalcedony were found .
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:
Tutala Dham:- Medieval. Ram Dihra Garh:- Early medieval. Lewara:- Early medieval. Hanuman Garh (Meghara):- Early medieval. Sonpura Garh:– Medieval. Chainpur Garh:-Early medieval. Mirzapur:- Early medieval. Sewahi Garh:- Early medieval. Phulwaria:- Medieval. Garake Man:- Neolithic. Kohabarwa Man:-Neolithic. Kachhuar Man:- Neolithic. Saraiya:- Medieval. Bhadsa:-Medieval
ROHTAS BLOCK
Rohtasgarh Fort :-
Rohtas Garh is situated 5 Kms. west of headquarter of Rohtas Block in Dehri Subdivision. It is 1490 fit above from sea level. It now occupies a part of the plateau about 4 miles east to west and 5 miles north to south, 28 miles in circumference. It is said to be after the name of Rohitashwa the son of Raja Harishchandra. Rohitshwa is said to have settled and built a fort here. However some local tribes say that Rohtas means dry land. Rohtas Garh was taken into possession by Sher Shah in 1538 A.D. It was the headquarter of Akbarpur, victory of the eastern provinces. Karma festival is celebrated by tribal groups in the month of August in the area of Rohtas fort. This festival is celebrated for 3-4 days with tribal culture. Tourism department has decided to turn this culture in the ROHTAS MAHOTSAVA.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Medieval Period.
MAJAR (Grave) of Sheikh Shah Babal (Pir):- In the Rohtas Garh there is a MAJAR (Grave) of Mohammedan saint named Sheikh Shah Babal (Pir) .
Bawan Talab :- One kilometer north of Rohtas Fort is Bawan Talab known for ancient temples. As the name indicates 52 ponds surrounded the village the good olden days. But there is no trace of them now. There is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva, locally known as the Chaurasan Mandir said to have been built by King Harishchandra.
Chaurasi Asan:- The site is one of the security towers constructed on the outer boundary wall of the famous Rohtas fort It is said that Saint Albela Baba utilized this place for few years for his meditation. At that time, the foot steps to rise above the hill were better maintained and were 84 in numbers. So it was called Chaurasi asan.
Akbarpur:-It is situated at the foot of Kaimur hills 5kms form Rohtas Garh. It is said to name after Mughal ruler Akbar.It is very near to the present block head quarters of Rohtas .It contains the tomb of Malik Wishal Khan, the daroga of Rohtas Garh during the reign of emperor Shahjahan.The inscription in Persian on the tomb indicates that Akbarpur was a pergora during the Mughal period.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Medieval Period.
Epitaph (Akbarpur):- This epitaph refers to the death of Sayyid Ali in AH 1409(AD 1639-40)
Rehal :- It is situated at a height of 2400 ft. The village consists mostly of cheroo & kharwar tribes.It can be developed as beautiful natural site.
NAUHATTA BLOCK
Dasshisha Nath Mela (Bandu) :-This is very famous for a Mela, known as Dasshisha nath mela. Bandu is a small village, situated at the Sangam of rivers Sone, Koel and Sarswati (Sanaha).The village is blessed by Lord Dasasheeshanath Mahadeo, brought and annointed here from Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva by Sahashtrabahu.
The village has untapped treasures of historical and religious legacies. Hindu epics, especially Skandh Puran, make vivid references to the village, Dasasheeshanath Mahadeo and river Sone (Bhadrashila). Great sage Vishwamitra had his science laboratory nearby and had performed the miracle of bodily sending a living humanbeing, King Trisanku to universe. This feat can be said to be a precursor to present day feat of landing men on the Moon.
At the Sangam point there is a very femous Shiva Linga Chabutra named Dashshishanath Mahadev Baba. Very nearest Shiva Linga is Baurahwa Shiv Ji at Amrkha Pahari. Baurahwa Shiv ji situated from thousand of years. In Bandu there are many Shiv Lingas.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval period.
Ulli :- As per said this Village Ulli is Tapoasthali of Maharshi Viswamitra. A temple consist Shiv Lingas is present here.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Gupta period.
Nauhatta :-It is famous for the Shiva temple of 80 ft in height.The temple was damaged on the earthquake of 1934 was reconstructed by Raja Srinand Singh of Srinagar Estate. There is a grave of Madho Singh on an earthen mound about 40 ft high. Madho Sing had became a mortyr in the battle of Ladri Ghat.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Medieval period.
Sahpur-Majhaul :- It is sit in the Nawhatta Block.It is famous for the Temple consist shivling . It is said that the ling was established by Maharaj Shalivahan sometime in 100 B.C. The hindus celebrate a festival called Jiutiya after the name of Jimutbahan who was the son of Maharaja Shalivahan. Description of this place is found on Shri Puran and Mitila Mihir.
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:
Chanargarh (Parariya):- Early medieval. Banda Dih (Bajarmarwa):- Mesolithic. Basarhi:- Early medieval. Perchha:- Early medieval. Nawadih Khurd:– Early medieval. Baba Baluria Ka Garh (Baniya Tola):- Early medieval. Amarkha:– Shunga. Koras (Kohbarwa Man):- Pre Historic. Belaucha (Belaunja):- Early medieval. Amuhuan:– Neolithic. Tharmdeva Man (Gularia Dih):-Mesolithic. Chhatan Man (Laundi):- Neolithic. Nawadih Kalan:-Early medieval.Tilokhar:- Early medieval. Jadunathpur:– Early medieval. Matiawan:- Early medieval. Tiara Kalan:- Gupta. Khairwa Khurd:- Late medieval
DEHRI BLOCK
Indrapuri Barrage :- Barrage is built on the river Son in Dehri-on-son at Indrpuri. The Indrapuri Barrage is 1,407 metres (4,616 ft) long and is the fourth longest barrage in the world. It was constructed by HCC, the company Construction of the Indrapuri barrage was taken up in the 1960 and it was commissioned in 1968.
Indrapuri Barrage is well- known picnic spot of district. In thrilling rainy season, entertain the picnic in the sound of river with pleasing environment. After rainy season, water of son decreases and some places are looking like island. People who visit in the day must take bath in river enjoy the day. Situation is just similar to Sun-bath near beaches.
Anikat (Old Barrage site) :- Now a day it lies in ruins. The annicut barrage near Dehri-On-Sone on Sone river and its canal system was the first of its kind successful structure made on any river in the world providing irrigation to huge areas in old Shahabad. It is build by Britisherrs in 1868.The engineering marvel of those times has attracted researchers and experts from all over the world. American engineers are recorded as having visited the site and copied its technique to bring about green revolution in their own country in the 19th century.
British military engineer H. Dickens, posted in Shahabad in 1855, conceived the idea of making a canal system on Sone for irrigation purposes to bring prosperity to this region, known for countless rebellion which were a challenge to law and order in the time of the empire. He submitted a detailed project report to the British government in 1860 as a means to channel people into productive work and wean them away from rebellion. A company ‘East India Irrigation and Canal Company Limited’ was founded in 1867 to construct and monitor the irrigation and transportation system. The construction work started in 1868 and the 14- feet high and 12469 feet (about 3 mile) long mega stone structure along with 218 mile long network of canals were completed at the whopping cost Rs.68 crore in 1873. The engineers had to face a big problem in overcoming 180 feet slope downwards to river Ganga at Ara and Buxer. They solved it by small sluice gates to maintain water level at several places. The barrage was further resigned to history after the construction of the Indrapuri barrage at a distance of 7 kms upstream to meet the irrigation needs in 1967. However, the annicut’s canal system still exists.
Banjari :- The village lies about km south weast from Dehri-on-sone. It is the main centre of Kalyanpur lime stone and cement works, which quarries larg deposits of lime stone found in the area and manufactures cement.
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:-
Guraila Pahar:- Early medieval. Durgapur:-Early medieval. Dehri:- Early medieval. Darihat:- Shunga. Bank Garh:- Medieval.
KARAKAT BLOCK
Deo Markandey :- It is Situated 18 Kms East of Nasriganj in Bikramganj Subdivision and 119 kms from Patna. It is famous for temple of Lord Vishnu & Surya. Sun temple marked today by a small structure containing a number of sculptures of solar deities. It contains three temples and thee isolated Lingas standing on a large mound. The main temple is said to have been built in Bikram Sambat 120 (63 A.D) by Gobhavini, The queen of Raja Phulchand Cheo ruler of Shahabad in the 6th or 7 th century. a number of sculptures of solar deities. It also Housing an image of Lord Vishnu.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early Medieval period.
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:-
Parser:- Late medieval. Dihara Garh:- Early medieval. Raidih (Motha):- Early medieval. Punai Dih:- NBPW phase. Motha Garh:- Chalcolithic.
NOKHA BLOCK
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:-
Pauni Dih (Krishnapur Sisrit):- Early medieval. Garh Nokha:- Early medieval. Sisrit Garh:- Early medieval. Hathini:- NBPW phase. Nonsari Garh:- Early medieval. Badjoga Garh:- Early medieval. Mathiyatola:- Early medieval.
KARGAHAR BLOCK
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:-
Karaghar Mela:- Early medieval. Gori:- Late medieval. Pahari:- Early medieval. Babhani:- Medieval. Kusmi:- Early medieval. Jalwaiyan:- NBPW phase. Mathura Dih:– Chalcolithic. Trilokpur:- Early medieval. Itawa Dih (Sirsia):- NBPW phase. Devkhaira:- Chalcolithic. Samardiha:- NBPW phase. Siwan:- Gupta. Kothua:- NBPW phase. Rupaitha:- Early medieval. Barahta:- Medieval. Kharej Garh:- Early medieval. Soni Dih:- Early medieval. Ararua-Hamirpur:- NBPW phase. Nim Dihara:-Early medieval. Pipara Mardan Rai:- Early medieval. Tinuni:-Kushan. Khurhuria:– Early medieval. Machan Dih:- Gupta. East Pipari:- Early medieval. Dhanej Garh:- NBPW phase. Gokhulpur Dih:- Early medieval. Kapatia:– Shunga. Rampur:- Early medieval. Ratti Chak:- Early medieval. Karwar:- Early medieval. Kumhila:- Early medieval. Thorsan:- Gupta. Kusahi:–Early medieval. Soni:- Gupta. Shivpur Garh:– NBPW phase. Bara Dih:- Early medieval. Jalalpur:- Early medieval. Hardaspur Dih (Kharari):- Early medieval. Kuriari:- Early medieval. Semaria:- NBPW phase. Bari Kharari:- Chalcolithic. Belashpur Dih:- NBPW phase. Mathia Dih:- Early medieval. Sakrauli Dih:- Early medieval. Sawan Bahar:- Early medieval. Nimura:- Early medieval. Baraki Akorhi:- Early medieval. Barahari:– NBPW phase.
NASRIGANJ BLOCK
Gaurakshini Ataki:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Early medieval period.
AKORHI GOLA BLOCK
Akorhi Gola:- It is 13 km north of Dehri-on sone,on the Dehri Rajpur road. The village is noted for blank weaving industries. A cattle fair held in the month of Falgon (Hindi), Baisakh, Jeth And Kartik.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to medieval Period.
Akohri :- In the course of Exploration done by Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, BHU in year 85-86 , Neolithic-chalcolithic black-and-red-ware, coarse red ware, black slipped ware, cord impressed pottery, N.B.P.W. associated wares, polished celts, stone rubbers, pestles, hammer stone (?), ring stone, fluted core, parallel sided blades, waste chips, terracotta animal figurines, dics and pottery discs pestles were found .
Sherpur:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as NBPW phase period.
SURYPURA BLOCK
Surypura:– As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Medieval period.
Andhar Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Early medieval period.
Gosaldih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked site as Early medieval period
DAWATH BLOCK
Epitaph (Koath):- An epitaph composed by Ahsan, registers the demise of Sayyia Nurul Hasan Khan Husaini Wasti Bilgrami in AH 1209 ( AD1794).
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:-
Babhanaul:- Chalcolithic. Dawath:- Early medieval. Awarhi:- Gupta. Semari:- Early medieval. Parmanpur Dih:- Early medieval. Koath Garh:- Medieval. Derhgaon Dih:- NBPW phase. Madhopur:– NBPW phase. Bharauli Dih:- Early medieval.
BIKRAMGANJ BLOCK
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute done the Archaeological Explorations of the following place and explor the site period as given in:-
Durga Dih:- Neolithic. Indrarth Kala Dih:- Iron Age. Bhorna Dih:- NBPW phase. Mathiya:- Early medieval. Nonhar:- Chalcolithic. Khaira Dih (Dhawa):- Early medieval. Baluraje Dih:-Early medieval. Karur Garh:- NBPW phase. Bhatkuria:- Chalcolithic. Chawaria-Biseni:– Chalcolithic.
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