About Gosanimari Rajpat Archaeological Site
Gosanimari Rajpat is an excavated archaeological site in Gosanimari village, Dinhata subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It marks the fortified citadel of Kamatapur, the capital of the medieval Kamata Kingdom ruled by the Khen and later Koch dynasties. The site features extensive earthen ramparts, brick fort walls and structural mounds excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India, revealing palace and temple remains dating from the 13th to 15th centuries.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large open archaeological park with earthen ramparts, low brick fortification walls and excavated mounds marking the ancient citadel of Kamatapur. The site is largely open ground with exposed brick foundations, information boards explaining the layout, and surrounding agricultural fields. There is no roofed museum on site; exploration is on foot over uneven terrain. The nearby Kamteswari Temple is often visited together with the ruins.
Key highlights
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Fortified citadel of Kamatapur, capital of the medieval Kamata Kingdom
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Massive earthen ramparts and brick-built fort walls and bastions
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Excavated structural mounds revealing palace and temple foundations
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Archaeological Survey of India excavations from 1998 onwards