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What was the purpose of the excavation at Kankali Tila?
What was the purpose of the excavation at Kankali Tila?
- To uncover treasures of Jain art (correct)
- To excavate ancient Brahmanical figures
- To study the modern temple of Hindu goddess Kankali
- To explore the history of Buddhism in the region
Where are the sculptures uncovered from Kankali Tila now housed?
Where are the sculptures uncovered from Kankali Tila now housed?
- Mumbai Museum and Jaipur Museum
- Chennai Museum and Hyderabad Museum
- Lucknow State Museum and Mathura Museum (correct)
- Delhi Museum and Kolkata Museum
What was the name given to the mound located at Mathura?
What was the name given to the mound located at Mathura?
- Kankali Tila (correct)
- Mathura Mound
- Führer Mound
- Jaini Mound
During which period did Jainism flourish at Mathura based on the archaeological findings at Kankali Tila?
During which period did Jainism flourish at Mathura based on the archaeological findings at Kankali Tila?
Who conducted excavation at the western end of Kankali Tila in 1871?
Who conducted excavation at the western end of Kankali Tila in 1871?
How far does the Sankh River flow in Chhattisgarh?
How far does the Sankh River flow in Chhattisgarh?
Where does the Sankh River start?
Where does the Sankh River start?
What is the height of Sadni Falls on the Sankh River?
What is the height of Sadni Falls on the Sankh River?
Where is Saunkh, often spelled as Sonkh, located?
Where is Saunkh, often spelled as Sonkh, located?
Who led the archaeological excavations at Saunkh (Sonkh) in 1969-70?
Who led the archaeological excavations at Saunkh (Sonkh) in 1969-70?
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Kankali Tila
Kankali Tila
An archaeological site in Mathura, India, famous for its Jain sculptures.
Purpose of Kankali Tila Excavation
Purpose of Kankali Tila Excavation
The excavation at Kankali Tila aimed to unearth and preserve ancient Jain art and sculptures.
Location of Kankali Tila Sculptures
Location of Kankali Tila Sculptures
The sculptures found at Kankali Tila are now displayed in the Lucknow State Museum and the Mathura Museum.
Jainism in Mathura (Kankali Tila Period)
Jainism in Mathura (Kankali Tila Period)
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Alexander Cunningham and Kankali Tila
Alexander Cunningham and Kankali Tila
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Sankh River (Length)
Sankh River (Length)
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Origin of the Sankh River
Origin of the Sankh River
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Sadni Falls (Height)
Sadni Falls (Height)
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Saunkh (Sonkh) Location
Saunkh (Sonkh) Location
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Herbert Härtel and Saunkh (Sonkh)
Herbert Härtel and Saunkh (Sonkh)
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