Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

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Monuments

Taj Mahal, the pinnacle of Mughal architecture, was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (1628-1658), grandson of Akbar the great, in the memory of his queen Arjumand Bano Begum, entitled ‘Mumtaz Mahal’. Mumtaz Mahal was a niece of empress Nur Jahan and granddaughter of Mirza Ghias Beg I’timad-ud-Daula...

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Excavations

Sanauli, A Late Harappan Cemetery Site Sanauli, tehsil Barot, district Baghpat, U.P. is under excavation by the ASI since September 2005. The site was a chance discovery while locals undertook levelling operation for agricultural purposes...Bhirrana | Dholavira...

Inviting proposal for the exploration and excavation for the field season 2008-09

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Museums

Archaeological Museum, Hampi The collection of sculptures architectural members from various locations of the ruins were made by British officers and housed earlier at elephant stables. Archaeological Survey of India established it’s first museum here...

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Publications

The Archaeological Survey of India brings out a variety of publications since its inception, both annual and special with subject matters ranging from archaeological researches in excavations, explorations, conservation, Architectural Survey of Temples and secular buildings besides epigraphy and numismatics(Epigraphical Publications). In addition to these, the survey brings out popular literature in the form of Guide Books, folder/brochures, portfolio and Picture Post Cards on Centrally Protected Monuments and archaeological sites, Indian Archaeology - A Review, Memoirs of the Archaeological Survey of India, Ancient India, New Imperial Series, Annual Reports, Cunningham's Report, Special Publications, Other Publications

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National Mission on Monuments & Antiquities

The National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities proposes to launch its activities through out the country with independent functional strategy in each state and union territory. It is envisaged that mandate of the Mission should be achieved within a stipulated time frame of five years i.e. 2007-2012

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