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| Mainamati - Archaeological Series | |
During the course of building a road through these hills in 1875, workers accidentally uncovered the ruins of what at that time was thought to be "small brick fort". This was actually Buddhist monastery. Incidentally, it was in the same area, some 72 years later, that the first Mainamati inscription, copper-plate grant of Ranavankamalla Harikaladeva dated 1141 Saka (1220 AD), was discovered. The record describes the capital city of Pattikera as 'adorned with forts and monasteries'. This city was located in Mainamati; the name survives in the modern pargana of Pattikera which includes Mainamati area.Mainamati excavations are significant: They represent the first major investigation of its kind in East Pakistan. |
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| Issued Country | Pakistan |
| Issued Year | 1963 |
| Category | Buddhist Image World Heritage Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |