Rajmahal Complex, Sirpur, Chattisgarh

Rajmahal Complex, Sirpur, Chattisgarh

Rajmahal Complex is ruins of an ancient palace complex located in Sirpur Village in Mahasamund District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Palace ruins is situated in the right bank of river Mahanadi.

History

The remains was excavated in 2000 – 2001 CE. This palace ruins was discovered by Dr. A. K. Sharma. He named the structure as Rajmahal. It was found during excavation that destruction of this structure was due to conflagration because of the presence of large number of burnt brick, burnt soul, utensil and charcoal in the site. A clay seal written with Shivagupta Rajas in Brahmi script of 7^th century AD was recovered from one of the rooms in the site. Hence, the ruins can be dated to 7^th Century AD.

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/06/sirpur-group-of-monuments-history.html

The Palace Ruins

This is an ancient remains of palace situated on the banks of river Mahanadi. The remains of foundation with dressed stones whereas the super structure was constructed by burnt-bricks. Open Verandas can be found in three sides of this structure and several rooms were constructed with a provision to hold wooden pillars. The palace has three entrance and remains of the wall can be found to a certain level.

Connectivity

Sirpur is located at about 37 Kms from Mahasamund, 38 Kms from Mahasamund Railway Station, 45 Kms from Arang, 74 Kms from Raipur Airport and 82 Kms from Raipur. Sirpur Village is situated on the banks of the river Mahanadi in Mahasamund District in the state of Chhattisgarh. Sirpur is accessible from Raipur by a four-lane National Highway 53. Regular bus services connect Raipur and Sirpur. The nearest railway station is Mahasamund Railway Station. The nearest airport is the Swami Vivekananda airport at Raipur with daily flights to major cities in India.

Location