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Ancient & Medieval India

Sanchi's Great Stupa Survived a Top-to-Bottom Breach in 1822 and the Digs of 1851, and Its Four Gateways Stayed in Bhopal While 112 Plaster Pieces of the East Gate Went to Europe Instead

Ancient & Medieval India

Gandhara Carved the Buddha in Grey Schist With Wavy Hair and a Heavy Robe, Mathura Carved Him in Spotted Red Sandstone, and Museums Date Both Schools to the Kushan Centuries

Ancient & Medieval India

Ashoka's Brick Stupa at Sanchi Grew Into a Stone Dome 36.6 Metres Across, Four Carved Gateways Were Added Around It, and the Archaeological Survey Rebuilt Its Failing Side From 1912