Bhismaknagar

Bhismaknagar is a small town in Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is located near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district.[1]


Location

It is located in Dibang Valley district. It is a symbol of past glory and indicate the high standard of civilisation that once prevailed around Bhismaknagar.

History

It was built by a Chutiya king during 8th century and late rebuilt by another Chutiya king named Gaurinarayan. [2]. Bhismaknagar must have been a strong hold of the Chutiyas (12th-16th centuries) but the excavations has been throwing new light on its much earlier antiquities, which confirms the presence of an earlier Chutiya kingdom as stated in Assam chronicles(7th century).[3] Bhismaknagar has been identified with Sadhayapuri (or Svadhayapuri), the political centre of the Chutiya Kingdom.[4] It is also an important place of heritage for the chutiya people.[1]

Architecture

Fabricated from the burnt bricks gave this fort an impressive and remarkable top view and thus explores the dexterity of people of ancient era. This fort can still be signified as an astonishing work of art. Extended over an area of 1860 square meters this fort displays three halls, six ingresses and two extension rooms. The architecture of the fort displays the primeval culture. While quarrying the fort the enormous pieces of work of art like potteries, terracotta figurines, terracotta plaques and decorative tiles were preserved.

A brick found in Bhismaknagar Fort with the Chutia king Lakshminarayan's name inscribed in it.

References

  1. 1 2 "Bhismaknagar". Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Archived from the original on 11 June 2017.
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  3. ↑ "Bhismaknagar". Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
  4. ↑ Momin, Mignonette; Mawlong, Cecile A.; Qādrī, Fuz̤ail Aḥmad (2004). Society and Economy in North-East India. Regency Publications. p. 47. ISBN 9788189233402.

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