Gokul Medh
| Gokul Medh | |
|---|---|
| Native name Bengali: গোকুল মেধ | |
 Gokul Medh or Lakshindar Medh | |
| Location | Bogra, Bangladesh |
| Coordinates | 24°33′39″N 89°12′04″E / 24.5609°N 89.2010°E |
| Built | 8th century AD |
| Architectural style(s) | Gupta, Pala |
  Gokul Medh is in Bogra, Bangladesh | |
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]
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.
See also
References
- ^ "মহাস্থানগড় ভ্রমনে গিয়ে যে ৭টি দর্শণীয় স্থান কখনোই মিস করবেন না".
- ^ Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria; প্রশ্নোত্তরে বাঙলাদেশের প্রত্নকীর্তি (প্রথম খন্ড); ঝিনুক প্রকাশনী; তৃতীয় মুদ্রণঃ মার্চ ২০১৩; পৃষ্ঠা-১৬২-১৬৪, ISBN 984- 70112-0112-0
- ^ http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/lakshindarer-medh-gokul/