Kankali Tila Mound in Uttar Pradesh
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>2nd century BC to 12th century CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who conducted excavation at the western end of Kankali Tila in 1871?

    <p>Alexander Cunningham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far does the Sankh River flow in Chhattisgarh?

    <p>50 kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Sankh River start?

    <p>Gumla district in Jharkhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height of Sadni Falls on the Sankh River?

    <p>60 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Saunkh, often spelled as Sonkh, located?

    <p>Uttar Pradesh, India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the archaeological excavations at Saunkh (Sonkh) in 1969-70?

    <p>Herbert Härtel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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