A Project Reports

On
SASARAM:
A City of Historical Marvels of Bihar with
Industrial Upliftment

SUBMITTED FOR, PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF

BACHELORS DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY & HOTEL ADMINISTRATION.

Submitted By:
Rahul Kumar

NCHMCT Roll No- 202611506

IGNOU Enrolment No- 2041118067

6Th Semester of 3rd year B.Sc. in Hospitality

And
Hotel Administration.

2022-2023

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 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the research project titled “Sasaram” A city of historical monument
Of Bihar. submitted by me to institute of hotel Management, Shillong in partial fulfilment of the
Requirement for the award of the degree of B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel administration is a
record of original Project work carried out by me. I further declare that the Work reported in this
project has not been has not been Submitted and will not be submitted, either in part or in full, For
the award of any other degree or diploma in this institute or any other institute or university.

Name: Rahul Kumar

Signature:

NCHMCT Roll No: 202611506

Date:

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 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that this Research project titled ‘Sasaram; A city of historical monument Of
Bihar.’ submitted by ‘Vivek Kumar'. In partial fulfillment of the requirement of the degree Of
B.Sc. in hospitality and hotel administration is based on the results of the research work carried
out under my guidance and supervisor. This research work or any Part therefore has not been
submitted for any purpose to any other university or institute.

Institute of hotel management Vivek Kumar

Shillong. [RESEARCH GUIDE]
Date:

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 ACKNOWLWDGEMENT

I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude. To my research guide Mr. Rahul
Kumar, and to my Principal Sir Vijay Kumar [principal of IHMCTAN, Shillong] and to Smt.
Balabynta kharshing [Head of Department IHMCTAN, Shillong] for their guidance and Constant
supervision as well as for providing necessary Information regarding the project. I have taken
effort in this project. However, it would Not have been possible without the kind of support and
Help of many individuals.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

No. Subjects Page no.

1 Introduction 7

2. Sasaram: Historical aspect and importance 7-9

3. Historical and natural sights with Tourism 9-14

4. Climate of Sasaram 14

5. Festival, fairs, art & culture and religion 15-17

6. Art & painting and Literature 17-18

7. Cuisines of Sasaram 18-19

8. Water resources of Sasaram 19

9. Business and economic history of Sasaram 20-21

10. Agriculture, trade and industrial scenario 21-22

11. conclusion 23

12. Questionnaire 24

13. Research synopsis 25

14. Reference 26

15.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Collection of data:
➢ Primary Sources Data:
Interviews, face to face interaction with the Owner, Hotel
Manager and HR.
➢ Secondary Sources of Data:
Books, Articles and websites.

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Introduction

Bihar, state of eastern India. It is bounded

by Nepal to the north and by the Indian states of
West Bengal to the northeast and Uttar Pradesh
to the west. In November 2000 the new state of
Jharkhand was created from Bihar’s southern
provinces and now forms the state’s southern and
southeastern borders. The capital of Bihar is
Patna. Bihar occupied an important position in
the early history of India. For centuries it was the principal seat of imperial powers and the main
focus of Indian culture and civilization. The derivation of the name Bihar from the Sanskrit vihara
(Buddhist monastery) reflects the prominence of such communities in the region in ancient times.
Area 38,301 square miles (99,200 square km). Pop. (2011) 103,804,637. About half of Bihar is
under cultivation, but population pressure has pushed cultivation to the furthest limits, and little
remains to be developed.

SASARAM:

Geographical Aspects

The city of Sasaram is located in the State of

Bihar. The city is sometimes spelled as Sasseram or
Sahasram, is administrative headquarter of Rohtas
district. The geography of the city coordinates at
24.95°North, 84.03°East. The city of Sasaram has an
average elevation of 150 meters from the sea level.
The city is drained by the Son River, one of the largest southern tributaries of River Ganga. The
valley is also drained with several small ponds and lakes that irrigate the city.

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 The city is situated in between several small hills and valleys with vast floral vegetation.
Major minerals found in Sasaram though in small quantity are Steatite, Pyrites, Quartzite, Crude
Mica and Lime Stone.

Historical aspects

Rohtas has an old & interesting history.

Rohtas district is one of the thirty-eight (38)
districts of Bihar. Rohtas, a historical place,
became a district, carved out of the district of
Shahabad, in the year 1972. It is famous for
production of stone chips, and for quarrying
industry. Sasaram is the administrative
headquarter of this district. The District of
ROHTAS formed a part of the Magadh Empire since 6th B.C. to 5th Century A.D. un Sasaram, also
spelled Sahsaram, city, southwestern Bihar state, northeastern India. It is situated about 10 miles
(16 km) west of Dehri. Important place from the historical and archaeological point of view since
ancient times.

It is rich in cultural and historical heritage. Sasaram was originally named Shah Serai
(meaning “Place of King”) as it is the birthplace of the Afghan king Sher Shah Suri, who ruled
over Delhi, much of northern India. An ancient city dotted with imposing old monuments, Sasaram
engages you with fascinating tales of soulful devotion and valiant rulers from its past. The
refreshing and scenic natural surroundings only add to its charm. It is the second most literate city
of Bihar lao called as “Rice bowl of Bihar”. Sasaram is also a notified area in Rohtas.

Historical Importance:

Sasaram has been an important place from the historical and archaeological point of view
since ancient times. It is clear from the recent discoveries that Sasaram has been a center of
developed culture since the Mesolithic age. The evidence of this is in the rock shelters present
here. There are many sites around Sasaram where Neolithic humans established their settlements

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and started agriculture and animal husbandry. Among these, Senuvargarh, Sakasgarh, Kotagarh,
Anant Tila are prominent. It is quite clear in the Balkand of Valmiki Ramayana that Siddhashram
was situated in the foothills of Kaimur in Sahsaram. Sasaram, an ancient city with old monuments,
connects you to its past with soulful devotion and fascinating stories of heroic rulers. Fresh and
natural environment only enhances its charm. It is believed that since the time of Ramayana,
the city is jointly named after King Sahasarjuna and sage Parashurama.

This is the land where Lord Vishnu

meditated for a thousand years. Vamana
incarnation took place on this earth from the womb
of Maharishi Kashyap’s wife Mata Aditi. Thus, it
is one of the oldest living cities in the world.
Emperor Ashoka got his miniature inscription
written at Sasaram. This is the city in which Farid, who grew up in the streets, became the emperor
of India in the form of ‘Sher Shah’. Jalal Khan, born in his lap, took over Delhi as ‘Islamshah’.
Apart from this, Firoz Shah and Adilshah of the Suri dynasty became the emperors of Delhi.
Rauniyar Vaish Hemchandra alias Hemu, who expanded his business in this city, became the only
emperor of medieval India who sat on the throne of Delhi and assumed the title of Vikramaditya.
From the Kaimur range located in the south to the GT road in the north, this settlement was ruined
and settled under the names of Siddhashram, sometimes Sahsaram, and sometimes Sasraon etc.
Today it is famous as Sasaram.

Historical and Natural Sights with Tourism:

Sasaram is one of the most popular places for the tourist to visit. It is known for the
historical monuments. The name Sasaram has come from the king whose name was kartavirya
sahasrarjuna. The tourist attraction in Sasaram is the Samrat Ashoka pillar and the other tourist
place in Sasaram is the rohtaas fort. It was also considered as the business hub in the earlier century.
There are many places to visit Sasaram Maa Tara Chandi temple, Rohtaas temple, and many more.
Aurangabad is also famous for the temples and the monuments of history. Aurangabad has also
played a very important role in the independence of India. Mohania is famous because of the

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hanuman temple which is built there. You can travel this place either by road, air, rail. You should
visit this place during the month of July to October. Sightseeing, sher shah Suri fort and there are
many things to do in Sasaram.

• Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram

• Maa Tara Chandi Temple, Sasaram
• Manjhar Kund and Dhua Kund, Sasaram
• Dhuwa Kund
• Rohtasgarh Fort
• Karamchat Hills
• Indrapuri Barrage
• Kaimur Hills
• Minor Rock Edict of Ashoka
• Rock-Cut Cave
• Gupt Mahadev Temple
• Waterfalls of Sasaram
• Chand-Tan Shaheed Hill
• Shergarh

Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram:

It situated in Sasaram in the middle of a man-

made lake, with the look of a floating monument. It rises
from a stone terrace, which is placed on a platform that
is reachable through a flight of steps. Its upper terrace is
enclosed by a castle parapet wall having octagonal
domed chambers at its four corners. The Tomb of Sher
Shah Suri, in the town of Sasaram, is often known as the
Taj Mahal of Bihar or the second/ third Taj Mahal of
India for its beautiful architecture. Situated in the middle of an artificial lake, the tomb stands on
a square stone plinth with domed kiosks. It wasn’t probably intended as the resting place of Sher
Shah Suri as it was being built during his lifetime, and was finished three months after this death.

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Maa Tara Chandi Temple, Sasaram:

The temple is dedicated to Maa Tra Chandi,

which is a form of Goddess Kali, and is situated at a
kilometer from the Chandan Shaheed Hill. Maa Tara in
Sasaram is situated in a natural cave of Kaimur hill of
Vindhya mountain range. Next to the goddess statue,
the Kharwar dynasty king Mahanayak Pratap
Dhavaldev of the twelfth century has got a big inscription written here by his son Shatrudhan.

Manjhar Kund and Dhua Kund, Sasaram:

These two waterfalls are situated in a city of

Sasaram. It has the capacity of generating 50-100
MW of electricity, when utilized to their maximum
potential. Every year on Raksha Bandhan, a fair is
also organized in the premises of these waterfalls.

Dhuwa Kund: According to the ancient history there was the tradition of carrying the Guru Granth
Sahib. The people of the Sikh community used to stay on the Manjhar Kund for three days. It is
said that the water of the Kund is full of natural minerals and very helpful in digesting food. It is
the most beautiful spot and scenic place in Sawan. This is an amazing waterfall that is responsible
for generating electricity. The waterfall is famous for a fair that is organized near the banks of the
fall.

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Rohtasgarh Fort:

Rohtasgarh Fort is situated 39 km away from

the main city of Sasaram. The fort built by the Raja
Harish Chandra in honor of his son. The fort was said
to be the one of the largest and strongest forts on the
hills. The fort is spread across the hills over 4 miles
from east to west. The fort was later used by Raja Man
Singh, governor of Bengal and Bihar as administrative
headquarters under the reign of Mughal period. The fort was believed to have several secret
passages for the royal people to escape during emergency. The Rohtas fort is an outstanding
example of Medieval architectural style. Once one the largest and strongest fort in India now is in
ruins. The fort has a Ganesh mandir built inside the area built in Rajputana style. History reveals
that the mandir was built during the period of Man Singh.

Karamchat Hills:

Durgawati Project Dam popularly known as Karamchat Dam on river Durgawati is one of
the most preferred tourist sites. There is lot of hidden waterfall in kaimur mountain range. It’s
surrounded by amazing views on all sides and is perfect for a picnic with your family or friends.
This deep spring of waterfalls is a sight worth seeing and experiencing and while there are quite a
few waterfalls in Bihar, this one is a very popular one and a lot of people visit it mainly because
of the view.

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Indrapuri Barrage:

Indrapuri Barrage (also known as the Sone Barrage)

is across the Sone River in Rohtas district. The Sone River
originates near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh just east
of the headwater of the Narmada River, and flows north-
northwest through Madhya Pradesh state before turning
sharply eastward where it encounters the southwest-northeast-running Kaimur Range. The Sone
River parallels the Kaimur hills, flowing east-northeast through Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and
Bihar states to join the Ganges just Near Maner, Patna. The Indrapuri Barrage at Indrapuri is 1,407
metres (4,616 ft) long and is the fourth longest barrage in the world.

Kaimur Hills: These hills are significant from historical, ecological, folklore and social points of
view, making it a place worth visiting. Kaimur Range (also spelt Kymore) is the eastern portion
of the Vindhya Range, about 483 kilometres (300 mi) long, extending from around Katangi in
Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh to around Sasaram in Rohtas district of Bihar.

Minor Rock Edict of Ashoka: Other than the temples, tomb and forts, Sasaram is also famous
for one of the 13 Minor Rock Edicts of Ashoka. The edict is situated in a small cave near the top
of the terminal spur of the Kaimur Range near Sasaram.

Rock-Cut Cave: Close to the top of the Chandan Shaheed Hill is a small rock-cut cave locally
known as Chirag-dan. This rock cut cave is presumed to be an Ashokan cave with Mauryan polish
in its interior. Inside the cave, on a small rocky boulder, is an inscription consisting of 8 lines
written in archaic Brahmi characters.

Gupt Mahadev Temple: Also known as the Gupt Dham, this cave temple is one of the most
ancient temples of India. Situated atop the Kaimur Range, the cave temple is dedicated to Lord
Shiva and inside this limestone cave is the Shiva Lingam, which has been present since time
immemorial.

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Waterfalls of Sasaram:

Situated on the Kaimur Hill about 10 km from the

city of Sasaram, the waterfalls of Manjhar and Dhuan are
popular among the tourists. Other than its scenic beauty,
these two waterfalls have been utilised as a source of
hydroelectricity with the capacity to generate 50 to 100 MW
of electricity.

Chand-Tan Shaheed Hill: On the periphery of Sasaram, you can see the craggy peaks of Kaimur
range. One such peak is home to a Muslim pilgrimage site – the shrine of Chand-Tan Shaheed.
The mosque has an inscription at the foothill that dates its presence to the reign of Jehangir, the
Mughal emperor. It is said that a saint was once struck by lightning on top of the hill where the
dargah is located. The lighting caused his body to explode into pieces and in accordance with a
quaint tradition of naming shrines after the cause of the death of the saint, it was christened Chand
(some) Tan (body parts) Shaheed (martyr). There is a rock-cut cave close to the dargah. On the
rock walls within the cave, there are eight lines of Ashokan inscriptions, in early Brahmi script.

Shergarh:

The fort was built by Sher Shah Suri after he conquered the region from Humayun. The
story behind the construction of Shergarh fort remains an enigma. Several scholars have given
various reason for the same, but there seems to be no consensus about it.

Climate of Sasaram:

The climate of Sasaram is warm and temperate with an average annual temperature of 26.5 degree
Celsius and an average rainfall of 998 mm. The driest month is December, with 3 mm of rain.
Most of the precipitation falls in July, with an average of 299 mm. The month of May is the
warmest month of the year with an average temperature of 34.7 degree Celsius. In January, the
average temperature is 17.3 degree Celsius and is known to have the lowest average temperature
of the whole year.

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Festivals and Fair of Sasaram:

The city of Sasaram is known for its culture and

festivals. The city witnesses many fairs and festivals that
keeps the city happening and joyous all the time. The
festivals of the city are mainly centred around the temples
of the city. Festival at Tara Chandi temple is one of the
most popular events of the city. Thousands of people
come from different parts of the country to take part in
this annual event.

Annual fair at Gupta Dham is another crowd

puller. Tilauthu Mela is a unique and special fair held
near Sasaram. This fair is organised between October
and November. Karma Festival is another unique
festival of the city which has been marked as
Mahotsava or Super Festival by the Tourism Department. The festival is celebrated by the tribal
in the area of Rohtasgarh Fort. The festival runs for around 3-4 days. Apart from it, the city also
celebrates popular festivals as Guru Purnima, Karthik Purnima, Holi, Deepavali, Dusshera, and
other common Indian Festivals.

Art and Culture of Sasaram:

Sasaram is the city with great historic

importance. The city is well woven in traditional and
cultural value. Sasaram has emerged to become a city
where both history and modern culture blends to present
a vibrant and eclectic mixture. The city is administrative
headquarter of Rohtas district in Bihar. Despite the
emergence of the city as a hub of industries, the city has

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maintained its ethos and values. The city is home to people from various ethnicity, culture,
language and region. Sasaram presents a true picture of the proverb unity and diversity. All major
festivals ranging from Diwali, Eid to Christmas is celebrated in the city with great joy and fervor.
The city of Sasaram possess a special place in historic because it witnessed several important
historical events in past.

The city is best for history lovers where they can

relive the memories of past. With the passage of time,
the city has adapted and evolved a lot to match up with
other metropolitan cities. Apart from historic
monuments, the city has emerged as the commercial hub
in the state of Bihar. Sasaram is one of the largest
producers of stone chips. The growth of industries in the
region has made the residents financially stable. After
the industries have started their operation in the city, a huge migration rate has been observed from
rural area into the city. Several people from all over the country are migrating in the city in search
of employment. Sasaram is one of the best places to shop for antique and wooden items in the state
of Bihar. You can get amazing gift items at reasonable rates in the local markets in Sasaram.

Religions in Sasaram:

In the beautiful city of Sasaram you can find

people from different religion, caste and creed living
together peacefully. The city depicts true colors of
secularism. The majority of population in the city of
Sasasram comprises of Hindu religion. One can find
several religious places and holy shrines located in the
city devoted to Hindu god and goddesses. Several
Hindu pilgrims visit the city to worship their deities’
every year. The number of pilgrims visiting the city increases especially during the festivals such

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as Navratri, Diwali, Shivratri etc. Maa Chandi temple is one of the most worshiped temples in the
city. The city has several other temples like Chaurasan Mandir, Gupteshwar, and Tara Chandi
temple etc. During the medieval period the city was one of the stronghold of Muslims rulers, thus
the city has several mosques and dargahs where Muslims offers their prayers. The city also has
Jain and Christian population.

Art and Painting in Sasaram:

The city with historic and ancient flavor also

has great knack for art and painting. The city has been
known for its contribution in the field of art and craft
since ancient times. Residents use rice power to paint
their walls and floor of their houses. The people of
Sasasram are also well aware of Madhubani and
Mithila painting. One can find this distinctive art form
on most of the places in Sasaram. Apart from the
paintings, the local craftsmen in Sasaram are very skilled in their work. They are experts in crafting
creative items out of raw materials like bamboo, red soil, cotton and clay. One can find amazingly
crafted bamboo baskets, toys, furniture in every nooks and corner of the city. One can also find
beautifully woven carpets, mats and motif in the local markets. Since ages, these craft items are
being exported to various countries because of their high demand. The city one known for Mughal
strong hold is also known for Mughal miniature. Sasaram is great destination for history and art
lovers.

Literature in Sasaram

Name of the historic city of Sasaram can be found in ancient text books like Veda and
Upanishads. The exact history of Sasaram literature is unknown but it dates back to be several
centuries ago. Later under the rule of Suri Dynasty, many descriptions of ancient city have been
inscribed. The city was earliest part of glorious Jaunpur Kingdom. The literature and the culture
of the city were enriched and one can get the proof from the Ashoka’s edicts found in Chandan
Sahid. This clearly indicates the influence of Buddhist culture and traditions.

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 The city also shows the existence of enriched and
prosperous civilizations during the Mauryan Dynasty.
During the Mughal rule, several books and scriptures
were inscribed by the court of Raja Man Singh. Those
scriptures were found by the Archeological survey of
India and were preserved. Most of the people in the city
speak Hindi and Urdu despite Bhojpuri being their native
language. Thus, show the impact of Mughal rulers in the
city during the 15th century.

Cuisines of Sasaram

The cuisine of the city has arma of Bihar,

Rajasthani, Muhal and Bengali cuisine. Majorly rice
is used as staple food in the city. Cuisine of Sasaram
is predominantly vegetarian because traditional
conservative society, influenced by Buddhist and
Hindu values of non-violence. However, several
residents like non veg, being the strong hold of
Mughal during the 15th century, and the city also
have legacy for eating kababs and tandoori. Most of the people in the city love eating smoked food
that infuses strong tempting aroma in the food. The favorite dish in Sasaram is Litti Chokha, which
is cooked using similar Smoked food method. Residents in Sasaram also love eating Ghugni,
which is made using black gram. Apart from being tasty, Ghugni is also healthy for body because
of high protein content.

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 Sattu, powdered baked gram, a high energy
giving food usually mixed with water or with milk
can be found in every household. Sometimes sattu
is eating with chapatti called as “Makhuni Roti”.
The vegetarians in the city love eating dishes like
saag, Karela Bharwan, Palak Paneer, Kofta and
Korma. Whereas the non-vegetarians like relishing
Prawn curry, Mutton grill, reshmi kabab, Chicken tandoori and Shaahi Jhinga Masaledaar. In sweet
dish the residents like delicacies such as Khaja, Til Barfi, Rabri, Thekua, Churma, Balushahi,
Khubi ka Lai, Pirikya etc. The residents prepare Kasar during the Chhath festivals using coarsely
ground rice with milk and sugar.

Water Resources in Sasaram:

The ancient city of Sasaram is nourished by one of the greatest southern tributaries of
Ganga, Son River. The Son rives passes though the district of Rohtas, touching the Rohtasgarh
fort. The river Son has become an integral part of people’s life in the city.

The river irrigates several farms and lands

in the region. The livelihood of several people
who depends on agriculture depends on the water
from Son River. However, the region also has got
a huge ground water reserve that gets replenished
by rain water during every monsoon. The City
has also got few lakes that act as huge resources for fishermen. The region receives a good amount
of rainfall that nourishes the flora and vegetation in the region.

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Business and Economy of Sasaram

The ancient city of Sasaram situated in state of Bihar has huge commercial and economical
importance since ancient times. The region has been famous for the production of stone chips for
quarrying industry. Apart from industrial production, the city mainly depends on agriculture for
its livelihood. Almost 60% of the population in the region practices works like farming, fishing,
dairy etc. In less than a decade time, the city has seen mushrooming of several small medium Agro
based industries in the city. Most of them deal in import and export of agricultural products
between different states.

Economic History of Sasaram

The city of Sasaram is birth place of

Afghan king Sher Shah Suri. Suri became
emperor and ruled Delhi by defeating Mughal
Emperor Humayun in Battle of Chausa (1539) and
Battle of Kanauj or Billgram (1540). During his
period, he levied tax on common people to fill his
treasury. After his death, Mughals bounced back
and regain control over Delhi which was then seat of power. Under Afgan dynasty, the city of
Sasaram flourished. The city imported and exported several agricultural goods adjacent states pre
independence. After the British came to power, they adopted the policies of King Sher Shah Suri
including taxation and administration. The British Empire started trading spices, silk and fine
textiles, cotton, dye, salt, tea and finally but not least opium for generating revenue. Under
Independent India, the city has emerged to be one of the industrial hubs with several manufacturing
industries in Sasaram.

Current Economic Scenario in Sasaram:

Slowly but steadily Sasaram has emerged to become the trade hub in the state. The
commodities traded are food grains, cloth, ornaments, building materials, medicines. The major
markets in the city are Gandhi Chowk Market, Chaukhandi, Gola Market and Navratan Bazar

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which are known for high level commercial activities. Apart from the industrial and commercial
employment, few people also work in government sector. The small medium enterprises in the
region are growing with greater pace. Most of the industries work in field of stone mining, rice
polishing, flour mills, wooden furniture, iron rods (gates, windows etc.)

Agriculture and Trade in Sasaram:

Majority of the population in Sasaram is

engaged in agricultural work like farming and
harvesting crops. The population residing in
rural areas is mainly engaged in works like
poultry, animal husbandry, dairy, fisheries etc.
to earn livelihood. Few percent of the people in
the rural area are engaged in mining industry. It
has been observed that in last few decades, the occupations like dairy and poultry has emerged as
high-income work. Fishery has also emerged as potential work where the income is generally
higher during the autumn and winter season when the fishes are in demand. Huge amount of
Indigenous fish carps is also exported to states like West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa. The
farmers engaged in agriculture also work in forestry for timber collection during the off seasons.

However, the urban and the city

population are mostly engaged in
governmental or industrial work. The city of
Sasaram has a huge industrial set up
including many small medium enterprises
Most of the urban population is engaged in
industries like mining, manufacturing,
plastic making and chemical refining. One
can find several chip manufacturing and
distributing companies in the city that exports high quality chips to different nations. Apart from
the industrial work force, many residents were self-employed. Many people have their own stores

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or shops like grocery, medicine, clothing, shoes, electronic appliances shops etc. The city is also
well known for woven and crafted materials in the local markets. Most of the woven materials are
made up of Bamboo sticks that are in huge demand for interior decorations. The crafted items were
also imported by many European countries from the city of Sasaram.

Industrial Scenario in Sasaram:

The city of Sasaram has several

registered companies that have opened several
manufacturing and distribution centers in the
city. The industries employ thousands of people
from the city who directly earns their livelihood
from these industries. Apart from the
manufacturing and mining industries, the city is
home to several agro based small medium
enterprises that are working as a backbone of the city. These SMEs helps in improving the
economic condition of the city by enhancing the per capita income of the workers. With the
establishment of the industries, several schools and hospitals have also opened in the vicinity that
encourages better living standards.

However, the increased employment opportunities in the city have increased the migration
rate of people from rural area to urban area in search of work. The historic city of Sasaram is
headquarter of several companies like K.K. Enterprises, Sri Ram Industries, Omansh Industries,
Patel Rice Mill etc.

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Conclusion:

Sasaram, the city of historical wonders. Sher Shah Suri s Tomb is one of the iconic
historical structures in the city, which is known for Indo-Islamic architectural style. Apart from
this there are also other sights and natural vegetation. This district headquarter is best known for
having the highest literacy rate and highest agricultural & forest cover area of Bihar. It also
considered one of the most famous and popular places for tourists. It is famous for its historical
significance. This city attracts tourists specially, the city is predominantly a hot spot for the history
lovers. And along with this, developments in the fields of agriculture, industries, hospitality,
educational institutions etc. gradually take place which make its people more self-sufficient. After
all this as, it a city of Historical wonders government should initiates some measures to preserve
the monuments and historical sights. By all these efforts the city “SASARAM” can remain
beautiful as it is and it is a city which steadily developing.

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 QUESTIONNAIRE

A detailed analysis on historical, traditional, small- and large-scale industrial

developments.

1. Do you think Bamboo crafts could better alternative of plastic?

• Yes
• No
2. Do the all farming fields get proper irrigational facilities?
• Yes
• No
3. With which painting you are familiar the most?
• Madhubani
• Mithila
4. Sasaram mainly depends on which type of industry for their livelihood?
• Mining industries
• Agro based industries
5. Which type of items were imported by many European countries from Sasaram?
• Crafted items
• Electric appliance
6. In Sasaram which industries can be referred as the backbone of the city?
• Mining industry
• Agro basrd small medium industries
7. Does agriculture have a good contribution in the city’s economy?
• Yes
• No

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 Research Synopsis

Introduction:

The city Sasaram is well known for its historical relevance. As it preserves its glorious past
as historical place and tourist sights. This city has many things to charm tourists. Sasaram is rich
in its culture. Ethnicity, art, paintings, cuisines. It is the administrative headquarter of the Rohtas
district, Bihar. It is also the second most literature city of Bihar, also called the rice bowl of
Bihar. Several tourist attractions happen to be here like:

▪ Sher shah suri tomb

▪ Tarachandi dham
▪ Rohtas fort
▪ Manjhar kund

And several others in adjoining areas like Gupta Dham, Mudeshwari temple, caves of
Ashoka period on kaimur district.

Objective of the study: Understanding the glory of the past and present of Sasaram which can
have the best possibility to be second most tourist attraction in Bihar after Bodh Gaya

Significance of the study:

Exploring the historical places and observe its preserved conditions. Studying its unique
culture tradition and climate.

Research Methodology:

1) Area of study- Sasaram, Bihar

2) Sample size-
3) Sampling technique- Random
4) Collection of data-

Brief about the research:

I am Rahul Kumar, pursuing Bachelor’s Degree from Institute of Hotel Management,

Shillong.

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monuments-of-sasaram/

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