Sikligarh
| Sikligarh | |
|---|---|
| सिकलीगढ़ (Maithili) | |
| Sikligadh | |
| Type | Archaeological site |
| Location | Banmankhi Block |
| Region | Mithila |
| Site notes | |
| Area | 200 acres (81 ha) |
Sikligarh (Maithili: सिकलीगढ़) or Sikligadh is an ancient archeological site in the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent. It is located in the Banmankhi block of the Purnia district in the state of Bihar in India. It is spread over 200 acres of land surrounded by mud rampart.[1][2][3][4] It is an important archeological site in Bihar which has yielded NBP ware.[5][6]
References
- ^ Olivelle, Patrick (2006-07-13). Between the Empires: Society in India 300 BCE to 400 CE. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-977507-1.
- ^ "पौराणिकता के वाबजूद उपेक्षित है सिकलीगढ़ का टीला - Sikligarh mound is neglected in spite of mythology". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ^ Patil, Devendrakumar Rajaram (1963). The Antiquarian Remains in Bihar. Kashi Prasad Jayaswal Research Institute.
- ^ Sinha, Bindeshwari Prasad (1974). Comprehensive History of Bihar: pt. 2 [1974]. Kashi Prasad Jayaswal Research Institute.
- ^ Parishad, Bihar Purāvid (1993). The Journal of the Bihar Purāvid Parishad. Bihar Puravid Parishad.
- ^ Sinha, Bindeshwari Prasad (1974). Comprehensive History of Bihar. Kashi Prasad Jayaswal Research Institute.