Syed Altamash Ahmad

  The Kauvadol or Kawa-Dol is a small group of perpendicular granite rock on the top of the peak of the mountain situated about 4 Kilometers south-west of the Barabar Hills in Belaganj Block in Gaya District of Bihar. It is located 24 km from the district headquarters in Gaya.  The group of rocks situated about 500ft high of a mountain separate from the main group of Hills got its name from a local legend, that a huge block of stone was once lying so well balanced on the existing pinnacle of the hill that it used to rock when a crow alighted on it. But no evidence can prove this statement. The place was founded by Francis Buchanan in 1811. Later many historians like Alexander Cunningham, joseph David Beglar and many more. The place is famous among people for its Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic importance. And especially for its connection to the Oscar award. The term ‘Kawa-Dol’ is mentioned several times by E.M. Forster in his novel ‘A Passage to India’. On which the fi...

  There are many reasons to love Gaya, some people like it because of how ancient the city is, and some people because of the religious perspectives. But there is one thing related to this place that always eludes us and that is its magnificent structures in its lanes.  A walk to the streets can change the way you think of the city. The center of attraction is the vintage historic houses, sadly many of them are now in a dilapidated condition but still can captivate you. This watch tower is one of the vintage historic structures located in Gaya. It was built between 1910 and 1914 by the-then collector George Oldham. It was renamed Rajendra Tower in 1981 after Dr. Rajendra Prasad by the administration of Jagannath Mishra, the-then Chief Minister of Bihar. According to locals, there were four clocks in the tower on each side and people used to hear the chimes of the clock from meters away.xtid=Nif5oz