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Morton Toffee Factory, Marhowrah , Bihar

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Morton Toffee Factory, Marhowrah , Bihar The history of Marhowrah dates back to Vedic period as the two famous temples situated here have references in sacred Hindu scriptures. In modern period, it was part of British colonization, as old British established factories and buildings are still famous landmarks in the town. Once a vibrant place humming with a tinge of colonial culture and factory life, Marhowrah in Saran district has slowly turned into a graveyard of industries. The town has a rich industrial history, Marhowrah boasted of four factories of national fame — Kanpur Sugar Works, Morton Confectionary, Saran Distillery and Saran Engineering Works. As all four of them closed down one by one more than a decade ago. C & E Morton was a large packaged food producer. C &  E  Morton (India) Limited carried on the business of manufacturing various kinds of confectionery in their factory at Marhowrah in Bihar and sells its products under the trade name "Morton...

Ancient Panch Mandir,Chapra

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Ancient Panch Mandir, Chapra The ancient Panch Mandir is a beautiful temple built by Kayasthas ,mentioned in autobiography of Dr Rajendra Prashad , 1 st   president of India . It is situated in Bhagwan Bazar location of Chapra town in Bihar.  Architecturally two-three hundred years old... Having Curvilinear    shikhar, urushring ,Nagara style of temple architecture. Not much information available. Local residents in the complex are not very friendly to visitors. 

Godnah-Thomson Gautam Rishi Pathsala

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Godnah-Thomson Gautam Rishi Pathsala   Th e history of this institute    is associated with Sage Gautam’s gurukul    where Law and Sanskrit were taught . The foundation of the current building ( now in ruins) was laid by the Bengal Governor Mr Revers Thompson in 1883 and was completed in 1887. The institute was renamed as “ Godnah- Thompson Gautam Rishi Pathsala “. Situated adjacent to sage Gautam Sthan Temple in Godnah, Revelganj ,Bihar,  the building lies in  shambles and neglect.