Tripuri Archaeological Site

Tripuri Archaeological Site is located at Tewar village, about 12 km west of Jabalpur on the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh. It marks the remains of Tripuri, the famed capital of the Kalchuri dynasty from the 9th to 13th centuries. Excavations have revealed mounds, sculptures, coins, inscriptions and temple remains spanning Mauryan to Kalchuri periods, making it an important archaeological and historical site near Jabalpur.

Visitors can expect an open archaeological area with low earthen mounds and scattered structural remains spread across fields near the Narmada River at Tewar. The site is largely undeveloped with exposed brick and stone remnants, with most excavated sculptures and antiquities now housed in museums. The setting is rural and quiet, offering views of the river landscape and opportunity to explore the historic mound area on foot.

Tripuri was the capital of the Kalchuri dynasty of Tripuri who ruled central India from the 9th to 13th centuries CE. Excavations at Tewar conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India and Sagar University have revealed cultural layers from the Mauryan, Shunga, Satavahana, Gupta and Kalchuri periods, including fortifications, pottery, coins, seals and Brahmanical and Jain sculptures. The site is identified with the ancient city of Tripuri mentioned in inscriptions and literature.

The site represents an important centre of Shaiva and Jain traditions under Kalchuri patronage, with numerous stone sculptures and temple remains discovered. It reflects the art and architecture of central India during the early medieval period and its association with the Narmada River adds to its cultural importance as a historic riverside settlement.