Sasaram is the administrative headquarters of Rohtas district, Bihar state, India. Sasaram is sometimes also spelled as Sahsaram.

It is an ancient city and is believed to derive its name from Sahasrabahu, an ancient king and Parsuram, the warrior sage.

Sasaram is located on a major rail and road junction. Sasaram Railway station is located on the Grand Chord line of the Indian Railways, connecting Calcutta and Delhi. The famed Grand Trunk Road passes through Sasaram town.

Sasaram has a fertile agricultural hinterland. The red sandstone mausoleum of Emperor Sher Sha Suri (1540-45 AD) stands magnificently in the middle of an artifical lake.

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Rohtas District Administration