Dibor Dighi
Dibor_Dighi ( ) in Patnitala, Naogaon District, Bangladesh is among the best known place in the District ofNaogaon and is one of the most important archeological sites in the country.
History
An archeological pond dug by Kaivarta chief Divya related to Varendra Rebellion. Varendra Rebellion occurred during the reign of Mahipala-II (1075-1080) resulted in the death of Mahipala-II and loss of Varendra (North Bengal) to Divya. Later it was recovered by Rampala, one of the younger brother of Mahipala-II. 'RAMACHARITAM' composed in Sanskrit during mid 12th century by the Varendra poet Shandhyakaranandi of Pundranagara is the only authentic source of information about the incident
Travel
Sompur Bihar at Paharpur is about road from Naogaon District. It will take about 2.10 hours to reach Dibor Dighi by bus/taxi/private car if no major stops are made along the way. If one starts from Dhaka, the route shall be Dhaka - Savar - Chandra - Tangail - Jamuna Bridge - Bogura - Naogaon - Nazipur- Patnitala Bazar-Dibor dighi. The best way to tour the site is to first reach Naogaon and stay there.
History
An archeological pond dug by Kaivarta chief Divya related to Varendra Rebellion. Varendra Rebellion occurred during the reign of Mahipala-II (1075-1080) resulted in the death of Mahipala-II and loss of Varendra (North Bengal) to Divya. Later it was recovered by Rampala, one of the younger brother of Mahipala-II. 'RAMACHARITAM' composed in Sanskrit during mid 12th century by the Varendra poet Shandhyakaranandi of Pundranagara is the only authentic source of information about the incident
Travel
Sompur Bihar at Paharpur is about road from Naogaon District. It will take about 2.10 hours to reach Dibor Dighi by bus/taxi/private car if no major stops are made along the way. If one starts from Dhaka, the route shall be Dhaka - Savar - Chandra - Tangail - Jamuna Bridge - Bogura - Naogaon - Nazipur- Patnitala Bazar-Dibor dighi. The best way to tour the site is to first reach Naogaon and stay there.
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