Bijamandal Archaeological Site (Vidisha)

India / Madhya Pradesh / Vidisha / Madhav Ganj Main Road Vidisha
 garden, archaeological site, historic ruins
The excavation results of this site at Bhilsa, Vidisha : There existed an ancient temple of Goddess Charchika. Figures of Goddess Mahishashura mardini and Lord Ganesha were recovered during excavation. Excavated in 1972-1974.

The Hindu temple was re-built by king Naravarman 1094-1133AD. Also found pillars with Hindu Gods of 8th century attached to the well in the north side of temple.
During Mughal emperor Aurangzeb period 1658-1707AD the temple was demolished.
Using the material from the demolished temple, a mosque of smaller size has been built around 1700 AD. Later Vidisha was under the Gwalior maharaja's and the British.
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Coordinates:   23°31'43"N   77°48'3"E

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