Patna, India
Maurya Vihar Colony, Kumhrar
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Good for kids
The capital of Bihar- Patna has its own history. Ajatshatru built a fort in Pataligram, at the confluence of Ganges and Sone river, which later became known as Pataliputra. In the Mauryan Empire Chandragupta Maurya, who was a contemporary of Sikander, made it his capital. This city was once known as Kusumpur, Pushppur, Pataliputra and Azimbad. The relics of ancient Pataliputra have been found here. It is found near the Kankadbagh road at a distance of 5 km from Patna railway junction. Residues from 600 BC to 600 AD have been received from this place. The 80-pillar hall of the Maurya period has been found here.
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A must visit for History geeks. Few areas are not well maintained though. But one must consider visiting as you will enjoy seeing the original remains of Great MAURYAN EMPIRE
Excavated site of India's greatest empire
Many people are confusing this site with that of Kumhrar.There are books and reports written(which are also on the internet) on it which suggest that there were a set of Stupa(Amalaka Stupa) and buddhist monastery(Kukkutarama monastery) at Chhoti pahari and Panch Pahari.I had previously tried to write a detailed review about this place but due to some reasons Google Maps didn't published it and removed it.The ruins aren't visible as they are buried underneath the surface on which people have build houses and infrastructure.I urge people to have a google search about this place. Just type" Chhoti Pahari Archaeology "in your web browser.And by the way the this place is mentioned in government's official record of being an archaeologically important place .In fact it find its name in the list of centrally protected monuments of Bihar which is published by Archaeological Survey of India.
Nice place to see 2000 year old buildings
Archaeological remains of the Mauryan period (322–185 BCE) have been discovered here,[2] this include the ruins of a hypostyle 80-pillared hall[3][4] The excavation finding here dates back to 600 BCE,[5] and marks the ancient capital of Ajatshatru, Chandragupta and Ashoka, and collectively the relics range from four continuous periods from 600 BCE to 600 CE.[5] Assembly Hall of 80-pillars Following the excavation of nearby Bulandi Bagh by L.A. Waddell in 1895, American archaeologist David Brainard Spooner excavated in 1912-1913 in Kumhrar one pillar of polished stone, and a very large number of fragments. The excavators were able to trace 72 'pits' of ash and rubble on the site which marked the position in which other pillars must once have stood. During the subsequent excavation, done by K P Jaiswal, 1951-1955, eight more such pits were found, giving the hall its present name – "Assembly hall of 80 pillars".
It is Wrongly placed over map, In actual it is Chhoti Pahari Village with no any historical importance. Dear Google, correct it with Kumhrar Park, because that is the actual location of Excavation
Its no more there , the historical place has fallen victim of encroachment . I am sending you the pics
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