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Bihar

Jagdishpur Fort

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Major Airports :

Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport (PAT), Patna

Nearest Railway Station :

Ara Junction Railway Station (ARA)

Major Airports :

Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport (PAT), Patna

The legacy of Babu Veer Kunwar Singh

The historic fort of Jagdishpur in Bihar’s Arrah is reminiscent of a soldier’s sacrifice towards India’s freedom. Situated 30 kms towards west from Arrah in Bhojpur district, the fort was once the residence of freedom fighter Babu Veer Kunwar Singh, a royal Ujjainiya (Panwar) Rajput, who led a band of armed soldiers against the British troops during the Sepoy Mutiny or India’s First Struggle for Independence, at the age of 80.

A double-storied building stands tall with massive two big tanks facing the front indicating its glorious past. An impressive statue of Babu Veer Kunwar Singh is cemented in front of the main building paying homage to the ‘son of the soil’, as Singh was known.

Celebrating the brave soldier

Every year, on April 23, the city celebrates Vijay Mahotsav Diwas to commemorate its brave soldier. Though Singh passed away in 1858, the fort underwent a major revamp in 2005-06 when it was turned into a tourist attraction. Parts of the fort were converted into a memorial to preserve Singh’s legacy.

Earlier, on April 23, 1966, the government of India issued a commemorative stamp to honour his contribution to India’s freedom struggle. In 1992, the Bihar government founded the Veer Kunwar Singh University in Arrah.

The Veer Kunwar Singh Setu, commonly known as the Arrah–Chhapra Bridge, was opened in 2017 to connect north and south Bihar. To commemorate the 160th anniversary of Kunwar Singh’s death, the Bihar government transferred a statue of him to Hardinge Park in 2018. The park was also officially renamed ‘Veer Kunwar Singh Azadi Park’.

At the fort, the tourists can walk around the gallery that preserves the personal items of the brave soldier, including the flag of Veer Kunwar Singh.

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All about Arrah

Arrah gets its name from the Aranya Devi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Shakti, that is located in the city and is surrounded by the rivers Ganga and Son. Aranya in Sanskrit stands for “forest”, indicating that the surrounding area of this city was once heavily forested.

The city also finds mention in mythology. It is said that sage Vishwamitra, Lord Ram's Guru, had his ‘Ashram’ in this region and Lord Rama is said to have killed the demon Taraka near Arrah.

In 1529, Babar christened the city as Shahabad or the City of the King to mark his victory against the Afghans of Bihar.

During the British Raj, it formed a part of the Bengal presidency and was considered a major centre of trade and culture. Remnants of colonial architecture can be seen among the Indian style buildings even today. Beautiful temples add to the attraction of the city.

You can visit the Jain temple of Bisram (rest), that is dedicated to the 24th Tirthankara Lord Mahavir. It is said that Lord Mahavir rested here during his travels. An impressive stupa stands in the place where he delivered his sermon.

Located at an hour’s drive from Arrah, in Brahmapur, is the famous Shiv Temple (also known as Brahmeshwar Nath), that is believed to have been built by Lord Brahma, the ‘Creator of the Universe’ in honour of Lord Shiva. It is believed that the Shiv Ling here emerged from the underground many moons ago. Devotees line up this temple on the days especially dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Like to eat local? You can savour the regional delicacies and shop for handicrafts to your heart’s content. The city is dotted with new restaurants that buzz with tourists as well as local footfalls. Arrah is sure to surprise you.

Beyond the Fort

A major tourist destination in Bihar due to its numerous attractions and proximity to the state capital of Patna, Arrah is a beautiful weekend getaway destination surrounded by verdant greens and beautiful rivers. It is only 40 km from Patna and is easily accessible by different modes of transport.

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