Khokhrakot Archaeological Site

Khokhrakot Archaeological Site is an ancient settlement mound located on the northwestern outskirts of Rohtak city in Haryana, India. Identified with the historic town of Rohitaka, the site has yielded remains from the pre-Mauryan period through the Kushan and Gupta eras. Excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India, it is noted for pottery, terracotta artifacts, coins of the Yaudheyas, and structural remains that illustrate continuous habitation over several centuries.

Visitors encounter a large, low-lying earthen mound on the outskirts of Rohtak with exposed stratified layers and scattered brick and structural remains. The site is largely open and undeveloped with no reconstructed buildings, offering a view of the ancient settlement deposits. There is limited on-site interpretation, so the visit is primarily for observing the mound landscape, understanding its archaeological context, and photography. Surroundings are semi-urban with nearby agricultural fields and residential areas.

Khokhrakot is identified with ancient Rohitaka and shows continuous habitation from the pre-Mauryan period through Mauryan, Shunga, Yaudheya, Kushan and Gupta periods. Excavations conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India revealed successive cultural layers, Painted Grey Ware and Northern Black Polished Ware, terracotta art, beads, and a significant number of Yaudheya coins and seals, indicating its importance as a regional centre and mint town.

The site represents the archaeological heritage of the Rohtak region and illustrates the evolution of settlement, craft and coinage traditions in Haryana. Associated with the Yaudheya tribe and later empires, it provides insight into early historic urban culture of the area.