Heliodorus Pillar, Victory column in Besnagar, India
The stone monument reaches 7 meters in height and features an octagonal cross-section with detailed carvings and Brahmi script inscriptions.
The Heliodorus Pillar was constructed in 110 BCE by a Greek ambassador named Heliodorus, who represented the Indo-Greek king Antialcidas at the Sunga court.
The monument combines Greek architectural elements with Indian religious symbolism, demonstrating the cultural exchange between Hellenistic and Indian civilizations in ancient times.
The pillar stands near the confluence of Betwa and Halali rivers, 11 kilometers from the Buddhist stupa of Sanchi and 60 kilometers northeast of Bhopal.
Archaeological excavations revealed that the pillar formed part of an elliptical temple complex dedicated to Vasudeva, an early form of Krishna worship.
Location: Vidisha district
Inception: 2 century BCE
GPS coordinates: 23.54930,77.80030
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:25
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