Masarh


Masarh or Masar is a village situated 10 km west of Arrah in Bhojpur district of Bihar. It is an important historical site for Jains and Hindus.

Etymology

Masarh is derived from the word Mahāsāra. A 600 old Jain inscription in the temple of Parshvanatha has mentioned this place as Mahāsāra.

History

The earliest mention of the village can be found in the accounts of Xuanzang, where he as named it as mo-ho-so-lo. He described these places as the Places of Brahmins who didn't have respect for the laws of Buddha.

Archeological findings