5000-year-old Bhismaknagar is an archeological site located near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district, Arunachal Pradesh, Great India.
The name of this city was derived from the name of King Bhismak, father of Rumini (wife of Bhagwan Krishna) who was reigning over this place in ancient times. The Idu Mishmi tribe is associated with the History of Rukmini Devi, King Bhismaka’ daughter and Bhagwan Krishna’s consort. It is believed that she was from this tribe. Popular legends and traditions identify the ruins of the fort as the site of the capital of King Bhismaka.
Bhismaknagar finds references in Bhagavad-Gita and the Mahabharat. The ruins of the ‘Hill Fort’ are made up of burnt bricks. The fort, which extends over an area of 10 sq. km., was excavated from 1969-to 1973 and yielded terracotta plaques, decorative tiles, potteries, terracotta figurines, etc.
The site was first explored in 1848 and afterward, it was excavated from 1965-to 70. The complex houses the ruins of a brick-built structure of 1860.52 sq. m plinth area, having three halls, two extension rooms, and six entrances in all. It has two impressive gates – Eastern Gate and Western Gate. Almost the entire area of the fortress is protected with a rampart wall made of bricks, stone, and mud. The Northern side of the fort is protected by a natural boundary of hills.
Excavation conducted at the site by the Research Department, Govt. of A.P in 1965-70 yielded a large number of wheel-turned pottery, a terracotta plaque with animal and floral designs, decorative tiles, figurines of horse and elephant, inscribed bricks with animal motifs, etc.
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How to reach:
By Road, Hire Vehicles from #CarForSure from Roing, Tezu, Tinsukia & Dibrugarh.
where to stay:
Meto homestay: The property has a campsite where you can get an experience of an outdoor stay it also offers a standard room with traditional food & drink
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