Ancient Sun Temple in Bundelkhand: Impervious to Qutubuddin Aibak’s Destruction

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 1st Feb.  There is once again a call to include the Sun Temple, which dates back thousands of years, in the global map of places. Mahoba is the battlefield of Bundelkhand. Compared to the Sun Temple of Kornak, which was impregnable even by the ruthless Qutubuddin Aibak, this temple was constructed without the use of cement or rebar. Thousands of years have passed, and this granite-stone temple is still standing strong.

The Sun Temple is located in the village of Rahelia

Bundelkhand’s Mahoba is renowned for its rich historical legacy. Mahoba was once a tehsil of the Hamirpur district, but it was separated into its own district by the Mulayam Singh Yadav administration. Following the district’s creation, the Mahoba area saw rapid development. Mahoba’s image, which was outdated thirty years ago, has evolved. There are several historical and religious traditions in Bundelkhand. Several centuries-old temples continue to leave their imprint. About two kilometers from the headquarters is Rahelia village, home to the Sun Temple, one of these historical sites. Rahil Dev Varman, the king of the Chandelas, constructed the Sun Temple between 890 and 910 AD. The architecture of this temple is Nagar. Cement and mortar were not used in the construction of the temple. The Sun Temple was situated at a considerable distance from Surya Kund. It’s said that Surya Kund’s water never runs out.

A request to be added to the World Heritage list

Tara Patkar, the convenor of Bundeli Samaj, stated that he keeps pushing for the Sun Temple to be listed as a World Heritage Site. The administration is being urged to submit a proposal to UNESCO so that the Sun Temple can be listed as a World Heritage Site. This will contribute to the growth of this Bundelkhand district as a tourism destination and create more job opportunities in Veer Bhoomi.

As a result of District Magistrate Manoj Kumar’s efforts to make the Sun Temple more beautiful, a road leading to the temple and lighting trees were built in addition to exquisite lighting inside the temple. As a result, there are more visitors to the Sun Temple.

Not even the great Mughal emperor Qutubuddin Aibak was able to destroy the Sun Temple

When Mughal emperor Qutubuddin Aibak saw this Sun Temple in 1203 AD, he made the decision to destroy all traces of this historical legacy. Though the Mughal emperor destroyed much of the Sun Temple, it was not entirely destroyed in his avarice for loot. The remnants are still dispersed near the temple and along the Rahelia Sea shore.

To put it on the global map, efforts are currently being renewed

The Archaeological Department has declared the Sun Temple to be protected, according to District Tourism Officer Chitragupta. The department is working tirelessly to increase tourism. A request to add the Sun Temple to the World Heritage list is made to UNESCO by means of ASI.

This is the road and rail itinerary for tourists visiting the Sun Temple

The district has rail and road connections to the nation’s and state’s capital. One can take a car or use another method to get to the Sun Temple after arriving at the district headquarters. The closest airport for flying is Khajuraho, located in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district. From there, you can take a bus or train to the headquarters.