Jagjivanpur's Ancient Pal Dynasty Monastery: Discover Malda's 9th-Century Buddhist Ruins Beyond Gaur-Pandua
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Malda's Hidden Pala Dynasty Gem: Jagjivanpur Buddhist Monastery Uncovered
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News18•10-03-2026, 20:28
Malda's Hidden Pala Dynasty Gem: Jagjivanpur Buddhist Monastery Uncovered
•A 9th-century Buddhist monastery, an important Pala Dynasty site, was discovered in Jagjivanpur village, Malda, after a farmer found a copper plate in 1987.
•The copper plate, found by Jagadish Gain, revealed Emperor Mahendrapala donated land to Buddhist monks, making the monastery a key center for Buddhism.
•Excavations at Tulabhita mound since 1992 uncovered extensive ruins including stupas, monks' quarters, and various artifacts.
•Historian Krishnamohan Mandal confirmed the site's significance during the Pala emperors' rule across North and Northeast India.
•Despite its historical importance, the Jagjivanpur monastery lacks adequate conservation, with locals demanding a museum for preservation and tourism.
