Jagaddala Mahavihara

Jagaddala Mahavihara
জগদ্দল মহাবিহার
Ruins of Jagaddala Mahavihara
Jagaddala Mahavihara is located in Bangladesh
Jagaddala Mahavihara
Shown within Bangladesh
Jagaddala Mahavihara is located in South Asia
Jagaddala Mahavihara
Jagaddala Mahavihara (South Asia)
LocationNaogaon, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Coordinates25°9′32″N 88°53′15″E / 25.15889°N 88.88750°E / 25.15889; 88.88750
TypeVihāra, Ancient University
History
FoundedLate 11th century
Abandoned1207
CulturesBuddhism

Jagaddala Mahavihara (fl. late 11th century - mid-12th century) was a Buddhist monastery and seat of learning in Varendra, a geographical unit in present north Bengal in Bangladesh.[1] It was founded by the later kings of the Pāla dynasty, probably Ramapala (c. 1077-1120),[2] most likely at a site near the present village of Jagdal in Dhamoirhat Upazila in the north-west Bangladesh on the border with India, near Paharapur.[3] Some texts also spell the name Jaggadala.

  1. ^ Buddhist Monks And Monasteries Of India: Their History And Contribution To Indian Culture. by Dutt, Sukumar. George Allen and Unwin Ltd, London 1962. pg 377
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Rangan was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ UNESCO World Heritage website