Sasaram, Historical city in Rohtas district, India
Sasaram lies in the Rohtas district of Bihar state and spreads along the old trade route. The old town consists of narrow lanes with small shops, while modern residential areas have developed at the edge of town.
Sher Shah Suri was born here and chose the place as his seat of power in the 16th century. After his death, the town lost its political importance but remained as a crossroads for trade routes.
The town takes its name from the Sanskrit word Sahasraram, referring to the thousand caves in the nearby hills. Visitors can still see remnants of these ancient grottoes once inhabited by Buddhist monks.
The main sights lie mostly in the northern part of town, reachable on foot within two hours. Most restaurants and accommodations are found along the through road.
The tomb in the lake was built so that it shows its reflection in the water at sunset. The architects calculated the position so that the building is fully reflected in every season.
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