ROHTAS GARH

It is situated 5 Kms. west of present block headquarter of Rohtas Block in Dehri Subdivision.It is

said to be after the name of Rohitashwa the son of Raja Harishchandra Rohitshwa is said to have

settled and built a fort here. However some local tribes say that Rohtas means dry land.

Rohtas has a big fort. It was taken into possession by Sher Shah in

1538 A.D.It was the headquarter of Akbarpur, victory of the eastern

provinces near the fort. There is a MAJAR (Grave) of

Mohammedan saint named Sheikh Shah Babal (Pir).

One kilometer north of Rohtas Fort is Bawan Talab known for

ancient temples. As the name indicates 52 ponds surrounded the village the good olden days. But there is no trace of them now. There is an ancient temple of

Lord Shiva, locally known as the CHAURASAN MANDIR said to have been built by King Harishchandra. SASARAM

Head quarter of Rohtas District as well as the Sadar Subdivision Sasaram, the municipal town is a place of historical importance.

The grand chort section of the eastern railway & Grand Trunk Road pass through it. There are

several monuments nearby town. It is famous for the Tomb of Sher

Shah build towards the middle of the sixteenth century. Hexagonal in

shape & build of stone. It is the second heighest tomb in India situted

in the middle of a big tank. It is a fine specimen of the pathan

architecture & attracts tourists. The tomb of Hasan Khan Suri, father

of Sher Shah is also located in the town. This tomb is also known as

Sukha Roza.

The Ashok inscription at Chand-tan-pir on a hill near SASARAM is

also of historical value.

SHERGARH

The village is situated 13 kilometers south of chenari. It was a military cantonment during the regime of Sher Shah. It has a ruin of fortress.

TARACHANDI

There is a temple of Goddess Tarachandi and small inscription of Pratap Dhawal on the rock close to the temple of Chandi Devi. Hindus in large number assemble to worship the goddess.

DHURWA KUND & GUPTA DHAM

These two attractive tourist and religious places it can be developed as beautiful natural sites. These sites situated in the Chenari Block of this District.

BHALUNI DHAM

There is a famous temple of Goddess Durga, called “Yakshini

Bhagwati “. Here is also an ancient temple of God “Shirac Bhankhandi

Mahadevan " and situated 7 Kms east of Dinara Block in Bikramganj

Sub Division. Large number of devotees assembled to worship the

Goddess for benediction.

ASKAMINI MANDIR

It is a famous temple. It situated in Bikram Ganj. 35 km distance from sasaram.

DHARKHANDA

There is a math of a saint “Dariyadas: This great figure is counted in the series of Kasir and Dadu. Probably he is the first saint poet of this district. He wrote many religious books are required in India.

AKABAR PUR

It is situated at the foot of Kaimur hills 5kms form Rohtas Garh. It

is said to name after Mughal ruler Akbar. It is very near to the present block head quarters of Rohtas .It contains the tomb of Malik Wishal Khan, the daroga of Rohtas Garh during the reign of emperor Shahjahan.

KALI MANDIR, DERHGAON

There is a famous temple of Goddess Ma Kali. Here also ancient

temple of Sayar maa, Bramh Baba and Bharo Bhaiya. It is 13 km from Bikram Ganj and 7 Km from Koath. There is a beautiful garden

around the temple. And in front of temple a good pond is there. Its look like fully god place. So plz visit this temple at least one time.

DEHRI

Industrial town of the District, Imp. Railway Junction, Headquarter of

Police

CHACHA FHAGUMAL SAHIBJEE KA GURUDWARA

It is situated in Sasaram and a prominent place for Sikhs.

DEO MARKANDEY

Situated 18 Kms. East of Nasriganj in Bikramganj Subdivision .It is famous for temple of Lord Vishnu & Surya.

REHAL

It lies in Rohtas Block & is situated at a height of 2400 ft. The village consists mo cheroo &

kharwar tribes.

IMPORTANT GUEST HOUSE FOR STAYING

PARISHADAN G.T.Road, Rohtas (Sasaram)

SHERSHAH HOTEL G.T.Road, Rohtas (Sasaram)

MARWADI HOTEL G.T.Road, Rohtas (Sasaram) Near Railway Station

IRRIGATION I.B. Indrapuri, Dehri-on-Sone

JAIRAM HOTEL Bikramgunj Chowk

MAYUR HOTEL Bikramgunj Dumrawn Road

TOKYO BIHAR Bodh Gaya

ROSE VALLEY Bodh Gaya

DEVENDRA KUMAR DHIRAJ

IT ASSISTANT KARAKAT [ROHTAS]

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