PATNA, March 13 -- With the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) giving its nod for fresh, major excavations at Balirajgarh in Bihar's Madhubani district, former regional director of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Eastern Zone, Dr Phanikant Mishra said there should be clear objective of the excavation resuming after 16 years in an area of around 122 acres .

"It is a well known site which has had previous excavations (1962 - 2014 ) and five distinct cultural phases were established -- Mauryan, Shunga, Kushana, Gupta,and Pala periods. Now it would be interesting to explore if Balirajgarh was the ancient Capital Of Videha Kingdom and its historical significance and relevance to the region," he added.

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