KAUSHAMBI




KAUSHAMBI


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Related imageGhoshitaram monastery in Kosambi dating back to 6th century BC

No photo descriKausambi fort walls Period I with burnt brick revetment, 1000-700 BC ption available.

2200 Years Old Fortified Wall (Revetment) Made of Baked Bricks , Constructed In 2nd Century B.C For Defence of Ancient City of Kaushambi.

Kaushambi is situated in the west of Allahabad in U.P

Kaushambi Was Capital of Vatsa Janpada and Was an Important Center During Mahatma Buddha's Period .
Lord Buddha spend 6th & 9th rain retreat at this place. 
    Kosambi


Kosambi cast copper coin. 1st century BCE. Inscribed "Kosabi".
British Museum.


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