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Rajya Sabha
The excavations carried out so far at Sirpur, Distt. Mahasamund, Chhatisgarh, have brought to light remains of an extensive city datable to circa 6th – 9th century A.D. The city contained, among other things, remains of a large Buddhist monastic complex comprising a sanctum sanctorum, a sixteen pillared hall, and ten monk’s cells. The complex has preserved evidence of rich carvings depicting scenes from the life of Buddha, amorous couples, floral and animal designs besides kirti-mukh motifs. There was no discovery of a large educational center capable of accommodating 10,000 students. However, the excavations at Sirpur are as yet inconclusive.
This Information was given by Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Culture, Shri S. Jaipal Reddy in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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