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Balirajgarh Excavation
April 1 , 2026
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- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has started new excavation work in 2026 at the historic Balirajgarh site.
- Balirajgarh is located in the Madhubani district of Bihar and was an important centre of the ancient Videha Kingdom.
- The site is also linked with King Bali, a legendary ruler in Indian mythology, and is believed to be his capital.
- Excavations have revealed cultural remains from the Sunga, Kushan, Gupta, and Pala periods, showing long historical continuity.
- It was declared a protected monument of national importance in 1938 under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904.
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