Present work describes the Buddhist monuments discovered by Sir Alexander Cunningham around Bhilsa in Central India, viz., topes at Sanchi, Sonari, Satdhara, Bhojpur and Andheri.
It also gives a historical account of the rise, progress and decline of Buddhism; the synods; the life and faith of Sakya; the symbols of Buddha, Dhamma and Samgha.
About the Author:
Sir Alexander Cunningham (1814-1893) was the first Archaeological Surveyor to the Government of India (1861-1865), the department was abolished in 1865, but revived in 1870, with Cunningham as Director, he held the post until he retired in 1885.
Apart from his official reports of his annual tours and his occasional contribution to the Asiatic Society of Bengal, he wrote on Ladakh; The Bhilsa Topes; The Ancient Geography of India: The Buddhist Period; Corpus Insciptionum Indicarum, vol. I, Inscriptions of Ashoka; The Stupa of Bharhut; The Book of Indian Eras; Mahabodhi; Coins of Mediaeval India; Coins of Indo-Scythian Sakas and Kush; Coins of Alexander's Successors in the East.
Introduction
Life of Sakya
Faith of Sakya
First Synod
Chronology
Second Synod.
Buddhist Schisms.
Progress of Buddhism.
Reign of Asoka.
Third Synod.
Rise and Fall of the Indo-Scythians.
The Gupta Dynasty. - Decline and Fall of Buddhism
Building and Dedication of Topes
Sanchi Tope - No. 1.
Description of the Sanchi Bas-Relief's.
Eastern Gateway.Right Pillar - Front Face.
Inscriptions. - No. 1 Tope. - Sanchi.
Opening of Sanchi Tope - No. 1.
No. 2 Tope. - Sanchi.
Inscriptions From No. 2 Tope. - Sanchi.
Opening of NO. 2 Tope. - Sanchi.
No. 3 Tope. - Sanchi
Sonari Topes. - No. 1 Tope.
No. 2 Tope. - Sonari
Topes at Satdhara.
Topes at Bhojpur.
Andher Topes.
Symbols of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
Description of ancient arms, &c.
For privacy concerns, please view our Privacy Policy
Art (261)
Biography (247)
Buddha (1946)
Children (95)
Deities (50)
Healing (33)
Hinduism (57)
History (517)
Language & Literature (452)
Mahayana (408)
Mythology (90)
Philosophy (413)
Sacred Sites (106)
Tantric Buddhism (86)
Send as free online greeting card
Email a Friend
Manage Wishlist