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Fort, Gwalior Fort, Qutab Minar, Moti Masjid, Inscriptions
Jama Masjid, Konark Temple, Khajuraho One of the most trustworthy evidence can be
Temples, etc. are the examples of monuments. attained from numerous inscriptions. These are

writings principally engraved on stone pillars,
copper, bronze plates, iron, gold, silver, rocks
temple walls and bricks and are generally uncor-
rupted.
Coins
Numismatics or the analysis of ancient coins
requires specialised skills and knowledge.
Numerous ancient coins of Indian origin have
been unearthed which gives an estimation of
Moti Masjid
economic condition and currency structure of
that time.

Jama Masjid Coins of Medieval India

2. Literary Sources : The ancient Indians
knew writing at least as early as 2500 BC,
but no manuscripts older than the 4th
century are available. The manuscripts were
written on birch bark and palm leaves, but
in Central Asia, where Prakrit had gone
from India, manuscripts were also written on
sheep leather and wooden tablets.

Konark Temple

Khajuraho Temples Mahabarata Ramayana

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