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Sasaram or Sahsaram is a small town situated in the Rohtas district of Bihar. Sasaram is a popular tourist destination owing to its historical significance. The name ‘Sasaram’ is traditionally believed to be originated from the names of the legendary King Kartavirya Sahasrarjuna and sage Parashurama (Sahasrarjuna-pura or Sahsaram). Sasaram is famous for the Samrat Ashoka Pillar which is in a cave of Kaimur hill that can be approximately dated back to 269 BC – 250 BC.
Rohtaas Fort, one among the major attractions in Sasaram, has a history that dates back to the 7th century AD. The Rohtaas Fort of Sasaram was built and named by the famous ruler Raja Harischandra. The term Rohtaas Fort was derived from the name Rohitashwa, who was the son of Raja Harischandra.
The Rohtaas Fort of Sasaram was later taken over by Sher Shah Suri. Sher Shah Suri was a famous Afghan King who ruled over Delhi from 1540 – 1545 AD, after defeating the Mughal Emperor Humayun. Sher Shah Suri, though born in Narnaul, spent his childhood in Sasaram.
During the earlier part of the 16th century, Sher Shah Suri made Sarsaram an important trade centre as well as a successful administrative unit under the Sharqi kingdom of Jaunpur. Many monuments were built in Sasaram during the regime of Sher Shah which still exist as remnants of the bygone era.
Later, Raja Man Singh, the general of the Mughal emperor Akbar, used Rohtaas Fort as his headquarters. The architectural style of each construction within the Rohtaas Fort can be dated back to different centuries, as the Fort was remodelled several times by different rulers.
Sasaram is also the birthplace of Haji Begum, Jhansi ki Rani of Bihar, who fought against the British.
Sasaram is at a distance of about 110 km from Varanasi, 105 km from BodhGaya and 148 km from Patna. Bhojpuri, Hindi, and Urdu are the widely used languages in this region. Besides its history, Sasaram is also known for its stone mining industry and quality stone chips.
The samples of Indo – Mughal – Afghan – British architecture that can be seen at Sasaram take tourists to its glorious past. The Grand Trunk Road, Tomb of Hasan Sur Khan, Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Rohtaas Fort, Maa Tara Chandi Temple, etc. are some of the major attractions in Sasaram. Visitors can also go for cave exploration at Kaimur hill.
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Sasaram town offers a variety of sightseeing to explore. The most popular ones include tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Rohtasgarh Fort, temple of Maa Tara Chandi, Manjhar Kund and Dhua Kund, Kaimur Hills, Ashokan Inscription and rock-cut Cave, tomb of Hasan Khan Sur, Chaurasan Mandir, Tomb of Chandan Shaheed and Deo Markandeya.
The tomb of Sher Shah Suri, also referred to as Sher Shah Mausoleum is situated in the middle of a man-made lake of Sasaram. The highlights of the tomb include its tall arches and ancient inscriptions. The Rohtasgarh Fort is spread over a vast area on the plateau of Sasaram. This fort was used as a treasure keeper as well as a safety site for the families of Shah Jahan, Maan Singh, Mir Qasim, and Sher Shah Suri.
The temple of Maa Tara Chandi and tomb of Chandan Shaheed are both situated on the Chandan Shaheed Hill. The Maa Tara Chandi temple is famous for the idol of Tara-Chandi, while tomb of Chandan Shaheed is an old mosque that belongs to the reign of Jehangir. Along with Maa Tara Chandi temple, the Chaurasan Mandir is another popular temple of Sasaram and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is also a Ganesh temple situated around.
The Kaimur Hills also provide an access to many other attractions of Sasaram like Gupta Mahadev temple, Parvati temple, ancient caves, tomb of Malik Wishal Khan and Bhaluni Dam. Manjhar Kund and Dhua Kund are two waterfalls of this town that have the capacity of generating large amount of electricity.
The other attractions are tomb of Hasan Khan Sur, Samrat Ashok Pillar, Sukha Rauza and Ashokan Inscription and Rock-cut caves along with Diwan-E-Khas and Diwan-E-Aam. It also has a ‘baulia’, which used to be the bathing area of the kings who resided in the ancient time.
The village of Deo Markandeya provides an access to the popular temples of Lord Vishnu and Sun God, while the village of Dehri, situated at 17 km from Sasaram is home to several lesser known Muslim tombs.
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