Bhitari Gupta Pillarभितरी स्तंभ
A fifth-century Gupta pillar standing alone in a field, recording Skandagupta's wars against the Huns.
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Purvanchal
Purvanchal
Kind of placeMonuments & Heritage, Villages & Hidden Gems
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyBhitari, Saidpur
EntryFree · ASI protected
About Bhitari Gupta Pillar
A red sandstone pillar about eight metres high standing in a field near Saidpur, carrying the inscription of the Gupta emperor Skandagupta from the mid fifth century, which records his victories over the Pushyamitras and the Hunas. Excavations around it found a Gupta temple platform and the Bhitari seal giving the dynasty genealogy. There is nothing else at the site, and nobody about; that is rather the charm.
What to see and do
- Skandagupta's inscribed pillar
- Excavated Gupta temple mound
- Site of the Bhitari seal find
- Village setting off the Saidpur road
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