11-06-2014, 09:34 AM
Ahichchhatra, the capital of north Panchalas, is located in Bareilly district. The
name means 'canopy of snakes'. Ahichchhatra emerged around 300B. C. as a sizeable settlement with mud brick buildings. The first kiln-burnt bricks appeared in the I" cent B.C. when the city was fortified by a 3.5 mile long baked brick wall.
name means 'canopy of snakes'. Ahichchhatra emerged around 300B. C. as a sizeable settlement with mud brick buildings. The first kiln-burnt bricks appeared in the I" cent B.C. when the city was fortified by a 3.5 mile long baked brick wall.