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Bijamandal, Vidisha

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Bijamandal also known by the name Vijayamandira Temple is a must-visit in Vidisha. The 11th-century temple site contains the remains of a large temple from the late Paramara period. The incomplete architectural design and the foundation stones suggest that the construction remained unfinished. One can also see a small mosque made using pillars from the 8th and 9th centuries.

The mosque called the Alamgiri Masjid is believed to be constructed during the reign of the Mughal King Aurangzeb. One of the pillars of the temple holds a devotional inscription to Camunda by King Naravarman. Beside the temple is a storehouse by the Archaeological Survey of India, where a lot of sculptures collected from the neighbouring regions are preserved.

There is also a stepwell from the 17th century on the same campus which is worth a visit. The well has two tall pillars depicting scenes from Krishna's life. They are considered to be the earliest scenes from Krishna's life in the form of art in central India.