Malda's Hidden Pala Dynasty Gem: Jagjivanpur Buddhist Monastery Uncovered

• A 9th-century Buddhist monastery, an important Pala Dynasty site, was discovered in Jagjivanpur village, Malda, after a farmer found a copper plate in 1987.
• The copper plate, found by Jagadish Gain, revealed Emperor Mahendrapala donated land to Buddhist monks, making the monastery a key center for Buddhism.
• Excavations at Tulabhita mound since 1992 uncovered extensive ruins including stupas, monks' quarters, and various artifacts.
• Historian Krishnamohan Mandal confirmed the site's significance during the Pala emperors' rule across North and Northeast India.
• Despite its historical importance, the Jagjivanpur monastery lacks adequate conservation, with locals demanding a museum for preservation and tourism.