India’s Archaeological Tapestry: From Prehistoric Settlements to Buddhist Monasteries

India's archaeological heritage, spanning from prehistoric settlements to Buddhist monasteries, reveals a rich tapestry of cultural, religious, and historical evolution. Key findings highlight the enduring legacy of ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley, characterized by advanced urban planning and trade networks, as well as the profound impact of Buddhism on Indian art, architecture, and intellectual discourse. The study emphasizes the syncretism between Greco-Roman and Indian artistic traditions, exemplified in sites like Ellora and Ajanta, where Buddhist and Hindu traditions coexisted. Modern archaeological techniques, including carbon dating and LiDAR, have significantly deepened our understanding of these sites, underscoring India's globally significant cultural legacy that extended beyond its borders to Central Asia, China, and Southeast Asia.

Gupta, D. A., & Gupta, D. A. (2025). India’s Archaeological Tapestry: From Prehistoric Settlements to Buddhist Monasteries. International Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities, 06(04), 148–157. https://doi.org/10.47505/ijrss.2025.4.12