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The Kosi river, which has a large floodplain is often referred to as the “sorrow of Bihar” on account of the widespread destruction caused by its annual floods. Importantly, amidst the large floodplains of the Kosi river, are located several ancient villages and places of historical importance. The regular floods over the centuries have ensured that only traces of what once existed now remain. Moreover, the streams of the Kosi have been changing courses from time to time, and are known to have submerged several areas which were once populated and buzzing with activities.
At present, a large area in the districts of Darbhanga, Madubani, Saharsa and Supaul in Bihar, is flooded annually by the waters of the Kosi and its tributaries and other rivers nearby. The remains of ancient settlements and temples are often reported from the most obscure of places. Any such site which gets reported deserves a proper excavation and detailed study in order to bridge the gaps of our understanding of this very important historical region.
But unfortunately, most of these remains and ruins are lying unattended and common people are totally oblivious of their historical importance. Several such sites being remote and often inaccessible, have not received the due and adequate attention of historians.
To be continued......