ASI discovers 20 Buddhist caves in Bandhavgarh forests

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: October 03 2022

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered 20 Buddhist caves ranging from the 2nd century CE (Common Era) to 5th century CE at Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh.
In its first detailed exploration exercise since 1938, ASI said the Buddhist religious artefacts found in the region of Baghelkhand belong to the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
Fragments of a Buddhist pillar dating to the 2nd or 3rd Century BC were found at the site as well. Over 24 Brahmi inscriptions, dating to 2nd Century to 5th Century BC, were also found.
The caves and some of their remains had ‘Chaitya’ (rounded) doors and stone beds typical of Mahayana Buddhism sites.

ASI discovers 20 Buddhist caves in Bandhavgarh forests