Garh Doul archaeological site is an important State Protected Monument in Assam, India, situated at Tarajan Kumargaon and about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) away from Tezpur, Sonitpur district.[1] The archaeological site is listed as an ASI monument under number S-AS-95. This is fortified in all direction reinforced rampart and covers an area of 250×250 m. The site has two brick mounds, which contains the foundation of brick temple plinths. The remains are datable to 7th and 8th century CE.

Garh Doul
Garh Doul is located in Assam
Garh Doul
Location within Assam
General information
LocationSonitpur
Assam
India
Coordinates26°38′46″N 92°45′19″E / 26.64611°N 92.75528°E / 26.64611; 92.75528
Construction started7th and 8th century CE
Technical details
Structural systemBricks and Indigenous type of cement

Legend

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According to the legend constructed by the Brahmin pandits in the Kalika Purana, the fortress was built by the mythical king Banasura to keep his daughter Usha.

Present

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The ruins in this place are still undiscovered and the Archaeological Survey Department of Assam is continuing their works and also constructed a park to make it a tourism site in Tezpur.

References

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  1. ^ "Protected Monuments in Assam". Archaeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
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