District Court Bahraich

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Bahraich

The dense forests and fast-flowing rivers are the specialties of district Bahraich. There are many Mythological facts about the great historical value of district Bahraich. It was famous as the Capital of God Brahma, the maker of the universe. It was also known as part of the Gandharva Forest. Even today northeast area of several hundred square Km of the district is covered by forest. It is said that Brahma ji developed this forest-covered area as the place of worship for Rishis & Sadhus. Therefore this place came to be known as " Brahmaich"
According to some other historians in the Middle Ages, this place was the capital of the "Bhar" dynasty. Therefore it was called as "Bharraich". Which later came to be known as "Bahraich".
Famous Chinese visitors Hwaintsang & Feighyaan visited this place. The famous Arab visitor Ibne-ba-tuta visited Bahraich and wrote that Bahraich is a beautiful city situated at the bank of the holy river Saryu.
The history of Bahraich district dates back to the Maurya period. This district is also related to Lord Buddha. However, later it remained under the Mughals and Nawabs also ruled here. Ultimately the British rule took[...]