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Archaeological Sites in India: Nagarjunaconda

Jagran Josh

12-FEB-2013 13:13

Name: Nagarjunaconda

State: Andra Pradesh

District: Nalgonda District

Built: 225 AD- 325AD

Famous for: It is one of India's richest Buddhist sites, known in the ancient times as Sri Parvata. The Nagarjunasagar Dam is the tallest masonry dam in the world.

Located at: Between the cities of Nalgonda and Hyderabad, it is accessible on the State Highway, with the nearest train station being at Macherla, 29 km away.

Governing body: Archeological Survey of India

Name: Nagarjunaconda

State: Andra Pradesh

District: Nalgonda District

Built: 225 AD- 325AD

Famous for: It is one of India's richest Buddhist sites, known in the ancient times as Sri Parvata. The Nagarjunasagar Dam is the tallest masonry dam in the world.

Located at: Between the cities of Nalgonda and Hyderabad, it is accessible on the State Highway, with the nearest train station being at Macherla, 29 km away.

Governing body: Archeological Survey of India

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