Sanghol Explained

Sanghol
Other Name:Ucha Pind
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:India#India Punjab
Pushpin Relief:yes
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Punjab, India
Coordinates:30.7839°N 76.3889°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Punjab
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Fatehgarh Sahib
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Punjabi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:141128
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:01628
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1: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.[1] 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.

Museum

See main article: Sanghol Museum. Sanghol is famed for the Sanghol Museum. It belongs to the civilisation of Harappan which is retained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).It has various antiques that were discovered during the excavations at Sanghol. The various sculptures of stone are the eye catching attractions of the museum which are displayed in the Upper gallery. Maps, charts, photographs, graphs and drawings are arranged chronically. It displays art forms of Kushana period (extending between 2nd and 3rd century).[2] A large of number of relics dating from the late Harappan civilization (1720 – 1300 BC) to 6th century AD is found here.[3] More than 15000 artefacts were collected from this site and majority of them are displayed in this museum.

Sanghol also known as Uchha Pind is a famous village in the area.[4]

There is a Buddhist Stupa and Monastery Complex dating back to 1st and 2nd century AD situated on the main road.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archaeological Survey of India.
  2. Web site: SANGHOL HISTORIC PLACE IN FATEHGARH. SANGHOL HISTORIC PLACE IN FATEHGARH.
  3. Web site: Fatehgarhsahib website (govt.owned) . Fatehgarhsahib.nic.in . 1990-04-10 . 2012-07-06.
  4. Web site: Uchha pind of Buddhism in Punjab . The Tribune . 2019-11-20 . 2020-09-09.