Jagjivanpur
জগজীবনপুর
A 9th-century Pala-dynasty Buddhist monastery site that has yielded important copper-plate inscriptions and terracotta, a recent discovery in Bengal's Buddhist archaeology.
The Jagjivanpur site lies about 28 km east of Malda. In 1987, a copper-plate edict from the reign of the Pala king Mahendrapala was discovered, and excavations then uncovered a Buddhist monastery (vihara) known as Nandadirga, including monks' cells, stupa bases, and many terracotta panels and Buddhist images. The site is not as large as Nalanda, but it is quiet and sparsely visited, making it suitable for visitors interested in Buddhist archaeology. Road conditions are average, so hiring a car is recommended, and some of the excavated objects are on display at the Malda Museum.
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Nearby sights
- Malda Museum
- Adina Mosque
- Eklakhi Mausoleum
- Jahura Kali Temple
- Qutub Shahi Masjid
- Ramkeli
- Baro Sona Masjid
- Chamkati Masjid