Balirajgarh Site

Category: Ancient History / Archaeology

  • Balirajgarh is an archaeological site in Madhubani district, Bihar.
  • It is associated with the remains of an ancient fort locally known as Raja Bali ka Garh.
  • Archaeological evidence indicates multiple phases of construction/occupation.
  • The site contains evidence associated with the Northern Black Polished Ware, Shunga, Kushan, Gupta and later Pala periods.
  • ASI records indicate that the fort was constructed around the 2nd century BCE and remained in use into the Pala period.
  • It is an important archaeological site for understanding the historical landscape of ancient Mithila.

Prelims Pointers: State → Bihar | District → Madhubani | Ancient region → Mithila | Major feature → Ancient fort remains.