Vidisha is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, located near the state capital Bhopal. Vidisha is the administrative headquarters of Vidisha District. The city was also known as Bhilsa during the medieval period.
Vidisha is located at 23.53°N 77.82°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 424 metres (1391 feet).
Historic Places and Monuments
Vidisha is exceptionally rich in ancient monuments and historic places.
A short distance to the north of the present town are the remains of the ancient town, known as Besnagar. Not far from Besnagar are the Udayagiri Caves with sculptures and inscriptions dating to the time of the Gupta Empire.
Khamba Baba. The ruins of an early shrine at Vidisha dedicated to Vishnu reveal that the foundation bricks were cemented together with lime mortar, the first known example of the use of cement in India.
The ruins are of period prior to 2nd century BC
Vidisha is located at 23.53°N 77.82°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 424 metres (1391 feet).
Historic Places and Monuments
A short distance to the north of the present town are the remains of the ancient town, known as Besnagar. Not far from Besnagar are the Udayagiri Caves with sculptures and inscriptions dating to the time of the Gupta Empire.
Khamba Baba. The ruins of an early shrine at Vidisha dedicated to Vishnu reveal that the foundation bricks were cemented together with lime mortar, the first known example of the use of cement in India.
The ruins are of period prior to 2nd century BC
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