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Mainamati
Moinamoti () is an isolated low, dimpled range of hills, dotted with more than 50 ancient Buddhist vihara, settlements dating between the 8th and 12th century Common Era, CE. It was part of the ancient Samatata division of Bengal. It extends through the centre of the district of Comilla District, Comilla in Bangladesh. Moinamoti is located almost 8 miles or 12 km from the city of Comilla. It is the home of one of the most important Buddhist archaeological sites in the region. Comilla Cantonment is located nearby and houses a beautiful colonial era Maynamati War Cemetery, cemetery. Mainamati is named for the Chandra dynasty, Chandra queen of the same name, mother of the king Govindachandra (Chandra dynasty), Govindachandra. According historian Bisweswar Chakravarti that the dynasty had relation with Mahishya king ''Harish Pala''. According to the folk song of Comilla, 'Mainamatir Gan' mentioned that Raja Govindachandra (Chandra dynasty), Govindachandra was married Raja Harish Pala's t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shalban Vihara
Shalban Vihara (Sanskrit; ''Shalban Bihar'') is an archaeological site in Mainamati, Moinamoti, Comilla District, Comilla, Bangladesh. The ruins are in the middle of the Lalmai hills ridge, and these are of a 7th-century Paharpur Buddhist Monastery, Paharpur-style Buddhist vihara, Bihar with 115 cells for monks. It operated through the 12th century. Excavations have revealed many archaeological artifacts dated to between the 7th and 12th centuries. History The Vihara was founded in the eighth century by Bhava Deva, the fourth ruler of the Early-Deva dynasty. The 168 square meters site was built in or on the outskirts of Devaparvata, the Samatata capital bordering the Lalambi forest. The site was, previously known as ''Shalban Rajar Bari'' or ''King's residence at Shalban'', was renamed Shalban vihara after archeological excavation revealed terracotta seals and copper plates identifying it as the remains of a residential Buddhist monastery. Geography About eight kilometres we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mainamati War Cemetery
The Mainamati War Cemetery (alternatively: Comilla War Cemetery) is a war cemetery and a memorial in Comilla, Bangladesh, for Second World War graves from nearby areas. The cemetery contains 736 Commonwealth burials. It was established and maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is an intergovernmental organisation of six independent member states whose principal function is to mark, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of Commonwealth of Nations mil ..., to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives. It is situated in the Comilla Cantonment area. Gallery File:Christian Cross in Maynamati War Cemetery, Comilla, Bangladesh in remembrance of Soldier of WWI 01.jpg, File:Moinamoti war cemetery.jpg, File:WW2 Cemetery Moinamoti 002.jpg, File:WW2 Cemetery Moinamoti 003.jpg, File:WW2 Cemetery Moinamoti 005.jpg, File:WW2 Cemetery Moinamoti.jpg, File:WWII cemetery comilla Bangladesh 2.jp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kutila Mura
The Kutila Mura (Bengali: কুটিলা মুড়া) is an archaeological site located in Mainamati, Comilla, Bangladesh. It is one of the most significant Buddhist sites in the region, renowned for its well-preserved stupas and historical importance. History Kutila Mura is situated on the highest mound in the northeastern part of the Lalmai ridge, near the ancient site of Ananda Vihara. Excavations at the site suggest that the earliest structures date back to the 7th century, with the most recent constructions possibly dating to the 13th century. This is supported by the discovery of an Abbasid gold coin, found in the upper layers during excavation. Additionally, five ancient inscriptions found in the Mainamati area reference two Ratna-traya shrines in the nearby city of Devaparvata, and it is inferred that Kutila Mura may have been one of these shrines. Architecture Kutila Mura is known for its unique architectural design, differing significantly from other ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comilla District
Comilla District, officially known as Cumilla District, () is a district located in southeastern Bangladesh. It lies about southeast of Dhaka. Comilla is bordered by Brahmanbaria District, Brahmanbaria and Narayanganj District, Narayanganj districts to the north, Noakhali District, Noakhali and Feni District, Feni districts to the south, Tripura state of India to the east and Munshiganj District, Munshiganj and Chandpur District, Chandpur districts to the west. History The name Comilla is derived from the Bengali word ''Komolangko'' (), the previous ancient name of the region, which means 'Nelumbo nucifera, lotus pond'. The present Comilla is a district under the Chittagong Division. It was once under the reign of Gangaridai and Samatata in ancient period. As far as is known from the ancient archeology found in the region, Gupta dynasty, Gupta emperors ruled Comilla since the fifth century AD. It was under the control of Gauda Kingdom in 6th century AD after the fall of Gupta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comilla Cantonment
Cumilla Cantonment () is a military station of the Bangladesh Army, located near Comilla, Bangladesh. History During the Second World War, a jungle warfare school was set up at Comilla by the 14th Indian Infantry Division, after the mid-1942 Allied retreat from Burma. The school emphasized techniques in six areas key to successful fighting in jungle terrain: outflanking, being outflanked, ambushing and other minor tactics, the myth of the impenetrable jungle, health, and fitness. The school was transferred to Sevoke in 1943. In 1943–1944, military contractors constructing what was then called Mainamati Cantonment disturbed and damaged unsurveyed archaeological remains at the site. Later, the base was renamed Comilla Cantonment. During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, an Indian news magazine described it as "one of the best natural fortifications" in East Bengal because "the greater part of this cantonment is tunnelled into the hill and is impervious to aerial bombing". Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maynamati War Cemetery
The Mainamati War Cemetery (alternatively: Comilla War Cemetery) is a war cemetery and a memorial in Comilla, Bangladesh, for Second World War graves from nearby areas. The cemetery contains 736 Commonwealth burials. It was established and maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives. It is situated in the Comilla Cantonment area. Gallery File:Christian Cross in Maynamati War Cemetery, Comilla, Bangladesh in remembrance of Soldier of WWI 01.jpg, File:Moinamoti war cemetery.jpg, File:WW2 Cemetery Moinamoti 002.jpg, File:WW2 Cemetery Moinamoti 003.jpg, File:WW2 Cemetery Moinamoti 005.jpg, File:WW2 Cemetery Moinamoti.jpg, File:WWII cemetery comilla Bangladesh 2.jpg, See also * Chittagong War Cemetery The Chittagong Commonwealth War Cemetery or Chittagong War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery in Chittagong, Bangladesh. History This cemetery was established to honor Commonwealth so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samatata
Samataṭa (Brahmi script: ''sa-ma-ta-ṭa'') was an ancient geopolitical division of Bengal in the eastern Indian subcontinent. The Greco-Roman world, Greco-Roman account of Sounagoura is linked to the kingdom of Samatata. Its territory corresponded to much of present-day eastern and southern Bangladesh (particularly Dhaka division, Barisal division, Sylhet division, Khulna division and Chittagong division). The area covers the trans-Meghna River, Meghna part of the Bengal delta. It was a center of Buddhist civilisation before the resurgence of Hinduism, and Muslim conquest in the region. Archaeological evidence in the Wari-Bateshwar ruins, particularly punch-marked coins, indicate that Samataṭa was probably a province of the Mauryan Empire. The region attained a distinct Buddhist identity following the collapse of Mauryan rule. The Allahabad pillar inscriptions of the Indian emperor Samudragupta is the earliest reference of Samataṭa in which it is described as a tributary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cumilla
Comilla (), officially spelled Cumilla, is a metropolis on the banks of the Gomti River in eastern Bangladesh. Comilla was one of the cities of ancient Bengal. It was once the capital of Tripura kingdom. Comilla Airport is located in the Dulipara area of Comilla city Although it is currently replaced with Comilla Export Processing Zone (EPZ). Comilla City is a division centered city district with surrounding districts coming to Comilla in more diverse areas of work. Bibir Bazar land port is located 5 km away from Comilla city. The area of Comilla City Corporation is 53.04 square kilometers, so the surrounding areas of the main city fall under the jurisdiction of the City Corporation. The urban areas falling outside the Comilla City Corporation are considered suburbs, forming part of the metro area, which was estimated at 691,000 in 2025- a 2.98% increase from 2024. History Ancient era The Comilla region was once under the reign of Gangaridai and Samatata in ancient peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govindachandra (Chandra Dynasty)
Govindachandra (reigned ) was the last known ruler of the Chandra dynasty in eastern Bengal. History According to the Tirumalai inscription, during his reign, the kingdom faced a massive invasion by the Chola king, Rajendra Chola I between 1021–1024 CE. In the inscription he was identified as ''Govindachandra of Vangaladesa''. In early 1049 CE, the Kalachuri king, Karnadeva (reigned 1042–1072) also launched an attack on Govindachandra (which may have been the downfall of the Chandra dynasty). According to Bengali folk ballads, Govichandra gave up his crown to live the rest of his life as an ascetic. Relation with Savar kingdom King Govindachandra married the two daughters of Harishchandra Pala, the Mahishya Raja Raja (; from , IAST ') is a noble or royal Sanskrit title historically used by some Indian subcontinent, Indian rulers and monarchs and highest-ranking nobles. The title was historically used in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. T ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengal
Bengal ( ) is a Historical geography, historical geographical, ethnolinguistic and cultural term referring to a region in the Eastern South Asia, eastern part of the Indian subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal. The region of Bengal proper is divided between the modern-day sovereign nation of Bangladesh and the States and union territories of India, Indian states of West Bengal, and Karimganj district of Assam. The ancient Vanga Kingdom is widely regarded as the namesake of the Bengal region. The Bengali calendar dates back to the reign of Shashanka in the 7th century CE. The Pala Empire was founded in Bengal during the 8th century. The Sena dynasty and Deva dynasty ruled between the 11th and 13th centuries. By the 14th century, Bengal was absorbed by Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent. An independent Bengal Sultanate was formed and became the eastern frontier of the Islamic world. During this period, Bengal's rule and influence spread to Assam, Arakan, Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
