Jarasandha Ka Qila (Fort of Jarasandha) is an ancient site protected by Archaeological Survey of India, that is located in village Asandh (40 km away from Karnal). The Qila is actually a Stupa which has a height of more than 25 metre and is bigger than Sanchi Stupa. It is also known as Asandh Stupa or Kushna Stupa since it belongs to the Kushna period. Many relics, pottery and coins belonging to Kushna period were found here.[1]
Structure
editThe monument has a circular drum with an elongated dome. The core of the structure was filled with earth and brickbats that formed the spokes between the walls. There were in total of 44 courses of a circular wall that were present. The bricks used to create the stupa were sized approximately 34 to 35.5 cm x 5 to 6.[2][3]
See also
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edit- ^ "Kushana Stupa Haryana, Kushana Stupa Archaelogical Travel, Haryana Kushana Stupa Excavations". www.indiantravelportal.com. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ^ "Karnal in Haryana (120 km from Delhi)". www.visitindia.org.in. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ^ "Protected Historical Monuments". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2020-03-14.