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The rock-cut caves of Chauntra: a little-known Buddhist site

In Rajasthan’s wide landscape of forts, temples, stepwells, and medieval towns, early Buddhist remains can be easy to overlook. The rock-cut caves of Chauntra…

How the Jaipur Circle Preserves Tonk’s Historic Monuments

Tonk district contains a layered heritage shaped by Rajput, Mughal, Indo-Islamic, and princely traditions. Its monuments, archaeological remains, inscriptions,…

Reading Mughal Records at Akbar’s Palace in Ajmer

Akbar’s Palace at Ajmer, commonly identified with the Akbari Fort and Museum, is a significant monument of Mughal-era architecture in Rajasthan. Built in 1570,…

The Temple of Bhadreshwar: A Neglected Heritage in Nagaur

Across Rajasthan, celebrated forts and palaces often receive the greatest public attention, while smaller shrines and archaeological remains quietly…

Conserving the 17th-Century Mauru Temple in Jaipur

The Mauru Temple represents a valuable strand of Jaipur’s early modern heritage. Dating from the 17th century, the shrine reflects the religious, artistic, and…

Rangpur and the Early Harappan World of Western India

Rangpur is an important archaeological site for understanding the transition from village communities to the urban civilization commonly known as the Indus or…

The Water Harvesting Systems of the Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort rises above the Thar Desert on Trikuta Hill, where dependable water has always been as important as defensive walls. In a region marked by low…

Inscribed Slabs of the Gwalior Region and Jaipur Circle Connections

The inscribed slabs of the Gwalior region preserve more than written records. They document political authority, religious patronage, land grants, construction…

Tracing the Lost Temples of the Chambal Ravines in Kota

The Chambal ravines around Kota form one of Rajasthan’s most dramatic archaeological landscapes. Deep gullies, seasonal streams, scrub-covered ridges, and…

The conservation of Hinglajgarh Fort: a fortress in the wild

Hidden among the rugged landscapes of western Madhya Pradesh, Hinglajgarh Fort represents a remarkable meeting of military architecture, sacred geography, and…