Sanghol
Sanghol
Ucha Pind | |
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village | |
| Coordinates: 30°47′02″N 76°23′20″E / 30.78389°N 76.38889°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Fatehgarh Sahib |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 141128 |
| Telephone code | 01628 |
| Nearest city | Khamano |
Sanghol is a historical village located in Fatehgarh Sahib District of Punjab, India dating to the Harrapan civilisation. It is also known as Uchha Pind Sanghol. It is about 40 km from Chandigarh on the way to Ludhiana and approximately 10 km from Dholewal. It is of archaeological significance. Excavations at the site have yielded coins and seals related to Toramana and Mihirakula belonging to central Asia. A Buddhist stupa was excavated in 1968, and in February 1985 117 carved stone slabs, including 69 pillars, 35 crossbars, figures and figurines, was excavated by the experts of the Directorate of Archaeology, Punjab. Scholars have said they are Kushan sculptures of the Mathura school of the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. They are in Sanghol Museum. Some of the art pieces from this museum sometimes go on display as special exhibits at various museums around the world.
Situated on the top of a mound, Ucha Pind Sanghol is spread over an area of 200 km.