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Rajgadhi Timbo

Medieval Jain temple mound, Gujarat (11th–13th century)

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The Rajgadhi Timbo is a mound and historical site of medieval Jain temple located in Umta village in Visnagar Taluka, Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. The site is State Protected Monument under Gujarat State Archeology Department (GSAD).

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Construction period (broad)

11th–13th century

Inscription date on idols

Vikram Samvat 1240

1299 invasion

1299

Rajgadhi destroyed by fire

1726

School constructed on mound

1890

Idols discovered (early 20th c.)

1903

Idols discovered (1963)

1963

GSAD preliminary excavation

1984–85

Excavation reveals structural remains

1988–89

Sect-led excavations and dispute

1993

Dispute resolved; excavation resumes

1999–2001

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Archaeological Features

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Defensive Structures

BastionsDefensive Walls
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Miscellaneous Features

Caches
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Religious and Ritual Structures

Temples
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Artistic and Decorative Features

StatuesInscriptionsReliefs
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Environmental and Natural Features

Artificial Mounds
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Country

India

Coordinates

23.78° N, 72.55° E