Bhojpur

town in India

Bhojpur is a city in Madhya Pradesh in India. It is a destination of historical importance.

For other places with the same name, see Bhojpur (disambiguation).

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Nearly 25 km from the nearest major rail and air hub, Bhopal, Bhojpur is well connected by road.

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  • 🌍 Bhojeshwar Temple (Bhojpur Temple). King Bhoj founded Bhojpur in the early medieval period, between 1010 and 1053 AD, and the temple has played a significant role in establishing Bhojpur's reputation across India. It is also known as Bhojeshwar Temple and was constructed on a hill in the hamlet of Bhojpur. Raja Bhoj ordered the construction of the Shivling, a 7.5 ft (2.3 m)-tall monolithic stone, about 18 ft (5.5 m) in circumference, on a 21 ft (6.4 m)-tall platform. This is the only Shivaling where you can do parikrama. However, the temple never reached its completion and these days, the Archaeological Survey of India looks after its maintenance and completion. (updated Dec 2020)

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