Present work discribes 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.

ISBN 13: 9788121507592

ISBN 10: 8121507596

Year: 1997

Pages etc.: xxxviii,370p., (32)pls., (2 folded)., (1)map., 23cm.

Binding: Hardbound

Subject(s): Archaeology, History