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Nalanda University Revived After 800 Years

If Xuan Zang, the 7th-century-ce Chinese traveler, and Buddhist scholar, were to visit his beloved alma mater at Nalanda University in the current-day state of Bihar, he’d find only a portion of its ruins accessible and excavated. Viewing the exposed brick structures, he would have memories of how they were once pristinely lime-plastered. He would […] The post Nalanda University Revived After 800 Years appeared first on Inditales .
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Kandariya Mahadev Temple at World Heritage Khajuraho

Kandariya Mahadev Mandir

Kandariya Mahadev temple at Khajuraho is the epitome of North Indian Temple architecture style. It is a 10-11th CE gem left to us by the then ruling Chandela dynasty. Chandelas kingdom was called Jejahuti with its capital at Khajuraho or Kharjuravahaka. 10-11th CE India has seen some of the best examples of Indian Temple Architecture […]

As per an inscription found on the mandapa of the temple, it was built during the reign of King Vidyadhara who reigned during the early part of 11th CE. He is best known for fighting the first invasion by Ghazni. Ghazni returned after a few years and fought another inconclusive battle. As per some sources, this temple was built to celebrate the defeat of Ghazni.Temple was built between 1025-50 CE.

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