Bangladesh is a country of historical Places. So different places of historical interest are scattered throughout the country. Visits to these places enrich our knowledge. We also learn about our rich cultural heritage.
Last year I had an opportunity to visit such a place. I along with some of my friends decided to visit Mahasthangarh. It was a few kilometers away from our house. We hired a rickshaw and reached there within a few minutes. When we reached Mahansthangarh, a glorious chapter of old history opened up before our eyes. Mahasthangarh was the site of Pundranagar. Pundranagar was the capital of the Mouryas, the Guptas, the Senas and other Hindu kings. The old city was about 2000 metres long and 1500 meters wide and was surrounded by a wall. Once it was a very flourishing city. Mahasthangarh stands on the western bank of the river korotoa. There are some elevated places near Mahasthangarh. These places are known as the Ghat of Kankabati. There is a museum at Mahasthangarh. Some images, dice, ornaments and pots excavated from Mahasthangarh have been preserved in the museum.
We saw all these relics of the past and learnt a lot about our past heritage. We spent the day at Mahasthangarh and started back for home in the evening.
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