State PCS - Haryana (HCS)

• 11 Oct 2021

Mundrupi Late Medieval Statue Found on Tosham Hill

Why in News

• Recently, a stone statue of the late medieval era has been found on the hill located in Tosham in Bhiwani district of Haryana, which appears to be of a male.

Key Points

• Earlier a stone idol of Lord Vamana was found on Tosham hill.
• According to historical evidence, this hill was inhabited by Pandavas during their exile and Prithviraj Chauhan used to run his court here in a palace known as Baradari.
• It is noteworthy that Tosham hill is about 800 feet high. Many historical evidences exist on this hill including Ashok Chakra, Panchtirthi Kund, Gyarsiya Kund.