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The Bhilsa Topes

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The Bhilsa Topes is a significant work by Sir Alexander Cunningham, a British army officer and archaeologist. Published in 1854, it was the first comprehensive effort to trace Buddhist history through its architectural remnants.1

The book focuses on the Buddhist stupas, commonly known as the Bhilsa Topes, located near Vidisha in central India. These structures date from between the 3rd century BCE and the 1st century CE and include the famous Sanchi group, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cunningham's excavation and study of these sites provided invaluable insights into early Buddhist history and architecture.21

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