The recent discovery of a stupa in Girnar sanctuary by Delhi University historian Dr Nayanjot Lahiri has suddenly caught the attention of not only archaeologists but even the Union environment ...

BHOPAL: It looks like a mound or a small hill, overgrown with grass that cattle roam around munching. Children run up and down the knoll, and one would walk past it without realising that what lies ...

The architectural remains have been found between the period of the Harappans and the Mauryas because in this period buildings are not made up of stone. After the decline of Harappan civilization, ...

The cylindrical pillar of the Giriyak Stupa in Rajgir. Telegraph picture Patna, Sept. 29: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) says it has completed restoration of a part of an ancient Mauryan ...

Union Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh has asked Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to undertake a thorough archaeological survey of the Girnar reserve forest and the Gir sanctuary in ...

TAXILA: The Dharmarajika stupa, the largest Buddhist complex in Taxila believed to have been established by Mauryan emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC, on Monday came alive with rituals and prayers ...

Kushan Mitra explores one of the few remaining sites in Central India with a direct connection to ancient India’s greatest emperor Sanchi is a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ sort of town, much ...

The historical Buddhist Stupa or brick Stupa built 2,400 years back by Mauryan king Ashoka, in Haryana’s Yamunanagar, is scheduled to get a makeover with beatification works set to begin The ...

History, especially political and military history, owes archaeology a huge apology. For far too long, historical narratives have centered around kings and courts, politics, diplomatic battles, and ...

Art and Culture has played a crucial role in IAS Prelims Exam in recent years. In last few years, the paper of IAS Prelims Exam has witnessed several number of questions based on the Art and Culture ...