Anglicized as Burdwan during the British Raj, the history
of Bardhaman dates back to 5000 BC. The picturesque city in the East Indian
State of West Bengal houses archeological evidences that claim its existence to
Late Stone Age or Mesolithic Age. It was named as Bardhaman in the honour of
Vardhaman Swami or Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism. It is believed
that he had spent some time in Astikagrama and the ancient Jainism scriptures
second the fact.
