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Archaeological Exploration of Sirohi District, Rajasthan
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Talesara, Priyank Bahuguna, A. |
| Copyright Year | 2020 |
| Abstract | Background: The research paper based on archaeological exploration in oldest Aravalli mountain range especially Mount Abu Region of Sirohi District, Here we explored ruins of art and architecture of ancient temples, cave temples, even shreds of evidence of defence structure was found such as massive fortress, watchtowers and fortification, large structural complexes, moreover massive stretched strong rampart (defensivewall), defensive-cave structures and stone tools. Technology/Application method (research methodology): For data, we use other application of archaeology including GIS application/aerial view (remote-sensing method) and photographic view of the landscape of mountains which naturally protected site of the fortress. And even surveyed too many areas here to understand its geomorphology related to stones which were part of building these structures. Powerful technological applications, like tracing the geo-coordinate location of structures and ruins. Other techniques like plain table survey method include contour of the area to know its higher-point, elevation and even height of the area above sea-level. Conclusion: Life starts here from the beginning of stone age but we have seen that kingdom of Sirohi in Parmar dynasty and Guhil dynasty time had rich economic prosperity in trade, defence and in fortress structure and even had socio-religious unity as we found group of structure of Jain temple of Tirthankara with Saraswati and Parvati worship, Hindu temples of Sivanism, Shakti temple of Mahishasur Mardini, Vaishnavism, Surya, Brahma temple and local tribal totem of Virbavji (Donation of horse with warrior sitting on Terracotta). So it left no doubt here king was collecting huge taxes for development for his area and even for construction of temples. This area remains the centre for merchant class who constructed a temple here made their donations. Traveller traders especially Shresthi/Seth (Rich Merchant) also use to refuge in temples while trade roaming. Moreover, we also found names of Archarya and even Upadhaya in temple Inscriptions which tells temple running Gurukul or education ashram. The ancient centre like Vasantgarh, Chandravati, Bamanwarji, Sarneshwar, Achalghar, Delwara and many other centres had beautiful architecture which seems too constructed under rich patronage of traders in Parmar rule. We all know that in ancient time temple had played an important role in the function of banking and accommodation for traders and travellers. That is why in this area we find colossal defence structure and even temple has been designed like fortress building and seems to protect by strongly fortified with massive walls. Keyword: Aravalli Range, Archaeology, Exploration, stone tool, temple, fort -Date of Submission: 03-02-2020 Date of Acceptance: 18-02-2020 - |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol.%2025%20Issue2/Series-4/B2502041419.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
