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२१० : महावीर निर्वाणभूमि पावा : एक विमर्श erected this male image as a representation of a goodess, which might have excited the smile of a philosopher, the wrath of a Fukir, belonging to the military corps then at the place was kindled, so that he drew his sword and smote off the face. This image is supported behind by several fragments, and a small image of a Buddha seated in the usual posture. By its side has been erected an image ( plate 1. C. ) resembling those called Vasudev, Lakshmi Narayan, Gadadhar, &c. in Behar.8 I requested the Thanahdar to employ people to dig a well from the centre of the top, and to sink it from thence to the level of the adjacent plain. This could not be done while I remained on the spot; and, after digging about 5 cubits, the workmen came to a small pavement of stone, on which they found some bones, where upon they desisted. These bones probably belonged to some Muhammedan, who had been buried on the ruin.
About five miles east and south from this ruin at Kateya, it is said, Madana Sen had a fort. What are shown as the remains, consist of a small square place surrounded by a slight ditch, and earthen rampart, which has probaly been planted p.357-with a bamboo hedge. Within are a few scattered bricks, nor has the place any resemblance to the great works of the impure tribes, but entirely resembles the modern simplicity of the dens, in which the Rajas of pure birth skulked. There are besides about 20 such old forts, which were useful not only to secure the Rajas from the petty vexations of revenue officers, but from the attacks of the mercantile robbers named Bangjaras, who, during the governments of Suja-uddoulah and of his eldest son, were very troublesome.
* See Vol. 1. plate IV No. 3. Plate VII. No. 1.
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