Which historical site showcases examples of Gupta architecture? [#1443]

Ruins of the door frame of Da Parbatia temple, a few kilometres away from Tezpur, is perhaps the finest and oldest specimen of sculptural art in Assam. Its carving is characteristic of the early Gupta school of sculpture.

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Ruins of the door frame of Da Parbatia temple, a few kilometres away from Tezpur, is perhaps the finest and oldest specimen of sculptural art in Assam. Its carving is characteristic of the early Gupta school of sculpture.

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India, who ruled from 322 to 298 BCE. He was a key figure in Indian history, known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.

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Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India, who ruled from 322 to 298 BCE. He was a key figure in Indian history, known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.

The ancient Indian text "Rasaratnakara" (meaning "Ocean of Mercury" or "Jewel Mine of Mercury"), which delves into the intricacies of alchemy, metallurgy, and chemistry, is widely attributed to the Indian metallurgist and chemist Nagarjuna. This work is significant for detailing processes like the extraction of various metals including gold, silver, tin, and copper. While there can be some historical ambiguity due to multiple individuals bearing the name Nagarjuna and other texts with similar titles (like a 13th-century work by Nityanatha Siddha), the most prominent "Rasaratnakara" in the context of ancient Indian chemistry is associated with Nagarjuna, often placed around the 8th century AD.

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The ancient Indian text "Rasaratnakara" (meaning "Ocean of Mercury" or "Jewel Mine of Mercury"), which delves into the intricacies of alchemy, metallurgy, and chemistry, is widely attributed to the Indian metallurgist and chemist Nagarjuna. This work is significant for detailing processes like the extraction of various metals including gold, silver, tin, and copper. While there can be some historical ambiguity due to multiple individuals bearing the name Nagarjuna and other texts with similar titles (like a 13th-century work by Nityanatha Siddha), the most prominent "Rasaratnakara" in the context of ancient Indian chemistry is associated with Nagarjuna, often placed around the 8th century AD.

The Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, also known as the Golden Rock, is located in Myanmar's Mon State, at the top of Mount Kyaiktiyo, about 124 miles (200 kilometers) from Yangon. The pagoda is a small structure (24 ft) built on a granite boulder covered in gold leaves that were attached by male worshippers. It's a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists and is considered one of the world's most important for the religion.

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The Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, also known as the Golden Rock, is located in Myanmar's Mon State, at the top of Mount Kyaiktiyo, about 124 miles (200 kilometers) from Yangon. The pagoda is a small structure (24 ft) built on a granite boulder covered in gold leaves that were attached by male worshippers. It's a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists and is considered one of the world's most important for the religion.

King Bimbisara founded the Magadha empire in 544 BC. He was considered to be the first emperor of India.

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King Bimbisara founded the Magadha empire in 544 BC. He was considered to be the first emperor of India.

Umananda Island, situated in the Brahmaputra River within Guwahati, Assam, India, is widely recognized as the smallest river island in the world. It is also known as Peacock Island due to its shape and is home to the Umananda Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Umananda Island, situated in the Brahmaputra River within Guwahati, Assam, India, is widely recognized as the smallest river island in the world. It is also known as Peacock Island due to its shape and is home to the Umananda Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.

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Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.

Aryabhatta

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Aryabhatta

Koch King Naranarayana is credited with rebuilding the Kamakhya Temple in the 16th century. He was a devout Hindu and patron of the arts and culture. The temple, dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Assam.

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Koch King Naranarayana is credited with rebuilding the Kamakhya Temple in the 16th century. He was a devout Hindu and patron of the arts and culture. The temple, dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Assam.

Chandragupta Maurya

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Chandragupta Maurya

Assam has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in its natural segments: Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park. Both were conferred World Heritage Status in 1985.

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Assam has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in its natural segments: Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park. Both were conferred World Heritage Status in 1985.