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Sisahaniya
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It is 10 km south
east of Taulihawa and 6 km south of Dohani. Its area is 700 sq. feet. There
is a well belonging to MauryaShu-Kushan era. Numbers of Puneh Marked coins
belonging to Kushan and Gupta era and pottery are evaluated from here.
According to Dr. Ram Niwas Pandey, this palce is Shovabati (birth place of
Kanak Muni Buddha). Other scholars believe that this place must be an
ancient Buddha Bihar (Park) and ancient fort.
Kapilvastu is a subject of research and attraction for tourists. A
lot of work is to be done for the upliftiment of this place. Making of
documentary, celebration of festivals, initiation, of both short term and
long term master places, management of guides, inclusion in school college
curriculum its representation in Tourism Development Board Fund entry in
internet and advertisement are some of the major steps yet to be taken for
its development and promotion as a tourist and historical centre. District
Development Committee is diligent to carry out its programme as far as its
recourses meet for the development and promotion of the district |
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