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Shrine of Muhammad Ghori (r. 1173-1206 CE), Pakistan.

Modern statue of Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad (1163-1202 CE), Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

A map of the four Khanates of the Mongol Empire, after its division in 1259 CE.

Iron pillar in the Qutb complex near New Delhi, India from the Gupta period.

The Iron Pillar now seen at the Qutb Complex, New Delhi, India, was originally erected during the time of King Chandra and bears his inscription in Sanskrit. This king has been identified with Emperor Chandragupta II (c. 375 - 413/14 CE...

This is the image of an inscription located at the great stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India. It belongs to the year 412-13 CE, in the period of the Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II (c. 375 - c. 414 CE) and mentions his name in the text...

This map shows conquests made by emperors of the Gupta dynasty in the 4th century CE and early 5th century CE. Of these three rulers—Chandragupta I (320 – 335 CE), Samudragupta (c. 335 – 375 CE) and Chandragupta II (c. 380 – 414 CE)—Samudragupta’s...

Coin issued by Emperor Chandragupta II (c. 375-413/14) of the Gupta dynasty. Chandragupta is depicted wearing a waistcloth with a sash flying behind along with some jewellery (armlets, necklace and earrings). He holds a bow in his...

The figure type of the Spinario (boy with a thorn) originated in Hellenistic art of the late 3rd century BCE. The popular genre motif of the shepherd or peasant boy is conveyed in several versions and different materials. This statue was...

This bowl is part of the so-called "Hildesheim Treasure" and depicts a medallion of Attis. This relief probably had been originally attached to a piece of decorative armor as a military medal. The Hildesheim Treasure, consisting of more...