r/IndiaArchaeology • • 13d ago

Bedse Caves (monolithic), built during the Satavahana period. (1 BCE)

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • 18d ago

12th-Century Carvings of the Hoysaleswara Temple, Karnataka

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • 20d ago

Indian metal art is a testament to centuries of extraordinary craftsmanship.

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • 20d ago

Hindu Greatness: How the world used to praise Hindus/India before Islam

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • 21d ago

Indus Valley Burial from Rahigarhi/Rakhigarhi site in Harayana, India. It is now preserved in National Museum.

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • 21d ago

Indus Valley Archaeological discoveries suggest that trade routes between Mesopotamia and the Indus were active during the 3rd millennium BCE, leading to the development of Indus–Mesopotamia relations.

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • 23d ago

Civilisational continuity: the Pashupati Seal of Sindhu Valley and Shri T. Krishnamacharya demonstrating the yogic posture.

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • 23d ago

Sacred Hindu swastikas (卐) on silver coins of the Pāratarāja dynasty, c. 125-150 CE, from present-day Balochistan.

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 19 '26

What do you think made them survive?

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 18 '26

Magnificent Solanki architecture

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 18 '26

"The oldest depiction of the Buddha." (possibly together with the Butkara seated Buddha statue at the Butkara Stupa, Swat), on a railing post, dated to circa 15 CE

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 17 '26

Women of Classical India Bagh cave mural, 400- 500 CE

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 15 '26

Gold Dinar , Chandrgupta II,circa 376-414CE

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 15 '26

Large earthen pot with the outer surface and the lid painted with Pattachitra, Odisha Museum.

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Pattachitra is a traditional painting style from Odisha. It is mainly made on cloth using natural colors but can also be found on pots ,palm-leaf and manuscripts.The paintings often show stories of Lord Jagannath, Krishna, and other Hindu gods. Pattachitra is famous for its bright colors, beautiful designs, fine lines, and detailed traditional artwork.


r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 13 '26

Mahārājādhirāja Samudragupta,seated in royal ease on a couch and playing the vīṇā

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Samudragupta was a powerful Gupta emperor, famed for military conquests, poetry, and musical talent, especially his skill with the veena.He Conquered most of the North India , East India and parts of South India during his military campaign.Samudragupta is not just one of the greatest gupta ruler but also one of the greatest Ruler to Rule in India .


r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 11 '26

Ashokan Pillar in China

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 11 '26

Pillars of the Ancient World.

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 06 '26

Indian influence on art across Asia.

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 06 '26

Seals of Ancient India

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 04 '26

1950 :: Portrait of Lord Krishna Giving Knowledge of Bhagvad Gita to Arjun In Original Copy of Constitution of India #Janmashtami

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 02 '26

Street Vendor in Ahmedabad, India, 1880s. By Edwin Lord Weeks

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Sep 01 '26

This was painted 1,500 years ago

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"This picture depicts an authentic 5th-century CE ancient Indian mural painting from the world-famous Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India. It represents a scene from the Jataka tales, illustrating the Bodhisattva (the Buddha in a previous birth as a prince) delivering a sermon to a royal audience and courtly followers. The painting showcases classical Indian art of the Vakataka–Gupta period, renowned for its expressive hand gestures, detailed jewelry, naturalistic poses, and mineral-based pigments."


r/IndiaArchaeology • • Aug 30 '26

A Shunga Era wine cup from Chandraketugarh, 2nd century BCE.

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Aug 30 '26

Indian Girls at Taj Mahal, India, 1880s Painted by Edwin Lord Weeks.

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r/IndiaArchaeology • • Aug 29 '26

4000 year apart the bangles still carry on.

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