Sambhal, Dec 22 (NationPress) In the wake of the Kartikeya Mahadev Temple's reopening in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district after a hiatus of 46 years, a significant archaeological discovery has surfaced.
A stepwell was unearthed during excavation activities in the Chandausi locality, reigniting interest in the area's historical relevance.
This finding comes closely on the heels of ancient ruins belonging to a Banke Bihari temple that were uncovered earlier this month in the vicinity.
At the request of officials from the Sanatan Sevak Sangh, Sambhal's District Magistrate (DM), Rajendra Pensia, authorized excavations at a site in Laxman Ganj, which was presumed to contain a stepwell.
On Saturday, ADM Judicial Satish Kumar Kushwaha, along with Tehsildar Dhirendra Pratap Singh and their team, commenced the excavation using two JCB machines.
After about 45 hours of digging, the outlines of the stepwell began to take shape, revealing four adjoining rooms. However, the excavation was temporarily halted at night due to visibility challenges.
Locals and historical records suggest that the stepwell and its associated structures trace back to the time of the 1857 Revolt. This location is thought to have served as a covert camping ground for the royal family of Sahaspur.
Kaushal Kishore, the state publicity chief of the Sanatan Sevak Sangh, previously submitted a request to the DM for the excavation and enhancement of the site. He indicated that a Radha Krishna temple, presently under renovation, is also part of the area.
"The revelation of the stepwell and its staircase substantiates historical accounts regarding this site. Its ties to the 1857 Revolt and the Sahaspur royal family greatly enhance the site's significance," he remarked.
Regarding the discovery, Tehsildar Dhirendra Pratap Singh stated, "A location in Mohalla Laxman Ganj is registered under Gata number 253, known as Bawdi. It features an ancient pond and multiple rooms. The excavation is being conducted in collaboration with the municipality. So far, we have uncovered four rooms and the stepwell's structure. The project will proceed further."
Residents and historians are thrilled with this discovery. Local elders recount tales of the site's historical importance, believing the stepwell to be a remnant of a past era.
Efforts to excavate and enhance the area are anticipated to persist, with plans to restore the site and safeguard its historical integrity.
