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Mayapur situated in the district of Nadia in West Bengal is a popular holiday destination because of the temple of ISKCON. It is visited by both Indians as well as foreigners. But if you want a peek at Bengal’s history then take a detour and head for Bamunpukur village close to Mayapur. There is a huge mound covering an area of 1300 square feet and it is 30 feet tall in height. The locals call it ‘Ballal Dhipi’ named after the King Ballal Sen who once ruled Bengal in the 12th Century AD.
The Sen dynasty ended the Pala empire and ruled over Bengal for over a century. And Ballal Sen’s name is linked to the introduction of the ‘Kulinism’ in Bengal. Kulinism is a caste system among Brahmins and Kayasthas in the province.
The ruins of Bamunpukur caught the attention of the Archaeological Survey of India in the late 20th centuries. After the ASI started digging the site they discovered a giant brick structure in an extensive yard surrounded by walls. They also found stucco heads, terracotta animal and human figurines along with copper utensils and other objects. Stairs with a brick path emerge at the top of the mound that leads to a giant structure inside. There are different theories about the origin of the ruins; some historians believe it is the ruins of the palace of Vijaynagar under the king Vijaya Sen. There are others who say that it is ruins of a palace built by Ballal Sen. But the reports of the Archaeological Survey of India states that these are ruins of Shiva Temple built during the time of Ballal Sen.
This place is not known to many but those who have discovered this place surely knows that it is just perfect for a small trip. Take a train to Krishnanagar from Sealdah. From there you will get a bus to Bamunpukur Bazar.
