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History • Ancient IndiaHard

Which archaeological site located near Sanghol in the Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab is famous for yielding rich Kushan period sculptural art and Buddhist stupa remains?

A. Dholavira
B. Sanghol✓ Correct Answer
C. Rakhigarhi
D. Sunet

💡 Solution & Explanation

Sanghol in Punjab gained international recognition when a massive cache of 117 exquisite Kushan period railing pillars and coping stones belonging to a Buddhist stupa was unearthed during excavations in 1985. The site also features a robust Harappan settlement layer demonstrating long-term habitation continuity in the region. Sunet near Ludhiana is another important numismatic center from the same era.

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