On a hill overlooking the plain and about 40 km from Bhopal, the site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) all in different states ...

On a hill overlooking the plain and about 40 km from Bhopal, the site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) all in different states ...

Situated 46 km from Bhopal, Sanchi is a small village in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh and is best known for its stupas and other Buddhist monuments. The stupas of Sanchi were built by ...

Once Buddhism declined in central India by the 13th Century, the monuments in Sanchi were abandoned till they were rediscovered by General Taylor in 1818. Not surprisingly, this led to suspicions ...

From the intricate sculptures of Khajuraho to the ancient Buddhist relics at Sanchi, the architectural ... a glimpse into India's rich past. Each monument, with its distinctive history and ...

Sometimes, it’s a good thing if ancient monuments are left ... last vestiges of a local Buddhist community melted away sometime around the 12th century CE, the Sanchi complex was forgotten ...

The Great Stupa of Sanchi is probably one of the most identified Buddhist monuments of India. It was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka. Later rulers added to the beautification of the stupa and built ...

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