Gumgarh, Bishnupur, West
Bengal
Gumgarh is an ancient monument
located in Bishnupur Town in Bankura District of West Bengal State, India. This
little-known monument is located in the interior of Bishnupur. It is situated
on top of a small mound. Nothing is known about the construction period or even
the purpose of this structure. The word 'Gumgarh' can be translated to
''torture tower''. It is said that if one enters inside this tower, he cannot
return. Gumgarh is located at about 2 Kms from Bishnupur Bus Stand, 4 Kms from
Bishnupur Junction Railway Station and 3 Kms from Bishnupur New Bus Stand.
History
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Gumgarh
Gumgarh is a structure of a
perfect square having 4 high walls of equal height joined together to make a
high building without a roof. The
structure has no door or window. There is an inbuilt stair engraved in the
inner walls of it. It is installed on a high ground. Few people believe that it
was used as prison and the others believe that it was used as a granary. It was
probably the water tank of the Royal family and water was supplied from it to
meet their daily needs. There is also a rumour that the then Malla Kings used
this structure to punish people by throwing them down from the top of it.
Connectivity
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