10 Questions
What was the purpose of the excavation at Kankali Tila?
To uncover treasures of Jain art
Where are the sculptures uncovered from Kankali Tila now housed?
Lucknow State Museum and Mathura Museum
What was the name given to the mound located at Mathura?
Kankali Tila
During which period did Jainism flourish at Mathura based on the archaeological findings at Kankali Tila?
2nd century BC to 12th century CE
Who conducted excavation at the western end of Kankali Tila in 1871?
Alexander Cunningham
How far does the Sankh River flow in Chhattisgarh?
50 kilometers
Where does the Sankh River start?
Gumla district in Jharkhand
What is the height of Sadni Falls on the Sankh River?
60 meters
Where is Saunkh, often spelled as Sonkh, located?
Uttar Pradesh, India
Who led the archaeological excavations at Saunkh (Sonkh) in 1969-70?
Herbert Härtel
Learn about Kankali Tila, a historical mound located at Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. Discover the significance of the site and its excavation by Alois Anton Führer.
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