Bhima (Varendra king)
| Bhima | |
|---|---|
| King of Varendra | |
| King of Varendra | |
| Reign | c. 1075–1105 AD |
| Predecessor | Rudaka |
| Successor | None (conquered by Ramapala) |
| Born | Bhima |
| Died | c. 1105 AD Varendra |
| Dynasty | Kaivarta |
| Dibar Dighi | |
|---|---|
King Bhima excavated the Dibar Dighi and built the Divar Jayastambha (Victory Pillar) | |
| Location | Patnitala Upazila, Naogaon District |
| Coordinates | 25°07′21″N 88°37′13″E / 25.1225°N 88.6202°E |
| Basin countries | Bangladesh |
| Max. length | 1,200 ft (370 m) |
| Max. width | 1,200 ft (370 m) |
| Surface area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Average depth | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Dibar Dighi | |
Bhima ruled Varendra for thirty years, and during his reign, Varendra was transformed into a prosperous kingdom. Bhima was a benevolent and popular king, and he deprived the Brahmins and the privileged landed class of their privileges and collected taxes from them to dedicate himself to the welfare of the farmers and common subjects. Because of his egalitarian mindset and dedication to public welfare, he was called "Mahāmahima". Bhima's memory in Varendra is still preserved through landmarks such as Bhima's Dyke, Bhima's Jungle, Bhima Sagar and Bhima's Panti.