Uncover the material culture and ancient artifacts that connect us to India's glorious past
Bronze sculpture from 2500 BCE Indus Valley Civilization, discovered at Mohenjo-daro. One of the earliest metal sculptures showing advanced lost-wax casting.
Ancient steatite seal from Mohenjo-daro depicting a seated figure surrounded by animals, possibly representing an early form of Shiva worship in the Indus Valley Civilization.
Ancient Buddhist monument in Madhya Pradesh, India, famous for the Great Stupa built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Monumental stone pillars erected by Emperor Ashoka across the Indian subcontinent in the 3rd century BCE, inscribed with edicts promoting Buddhist dharma.
A magnificent ancient Indian stone sculpture, celebrated as one of the finest examples of Mauryan period art, discovered in Didarganj near Patna, Bihar.
The iconic 3rd century BCE sandstone sculpture from Sarnath featuring four lions, now serving as India's national emblem and a symbol of Indian sovereignty.
Ancient sandstone pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka in 3rd century BCE, featuring inscriptions from multiple dynasties spanning over 1,000 years of Indian history.
The Maha Stupa at Amaravati, a monumental Buddhist structure from ancient India, renowned for its exquisite sculptural art and historical significance.
A 7.2-meter iron pillar from the 5th century CE in Delhi's Qutb complex, renowned for its exceptional rust resistance and metallurgical sophistication.
Massive cylindrical Buddhist stupa at Sarnath, built in the 5th-6th century CE to mark the spot where Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment.
7.5-foot copper Buddha statue from 5th-7th century Bihar, discovered in 1861 and now housed in Birmingham Museum. The largest ancient copper Buddha statue in the world.
Exquisite bronze sculptures from the Chola dynasty (9th-13th centuries CE), representing the pinnacle of Indian metalwork and temple art.
Nataraja, depicting Hindu god Shiva as the Lord of Dance, represents the cosmic cycles of creation and destruction in one of India's most iconic sculptural forms.
The Koh-i-Noor, meaning 'Mountain of Light', is one of the world's most famous diamonds with a complex history spanning multiple Indian dynasties before British acquisition.
The legendary jewel-encrusted golden throne of the Mughal emperors, commissioned by Shah Jahan, symbolizing the zenith of Mughal power and opulence.
The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, featuring four Asiatic lions standing back to back, is the national emblem of India and a UNESCO symbol of India's cultural heritage
Ancient Brahmi inscription by King Kharavela at Udayagiri, chronicling the conquests and achievements of Kalinga's greatest ruler in 17 detailed lines.
634 CE Sanskrit inscription by Ravikirti celebrating Pulakesin II's victories, found on the Meguti Jain temple at Aihole, Karnataka.