An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c34.241

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**Ghosi (26 5′; 83°30′)**, Dt Azamgarh, situated 39 km n.-e. of Azamgarh town, known for its huge mound Nahush-ka-tila situated in its neighbourhood, averaging in height about 12 to 16 m. A high mud rampart with openings, possibly gateways, on three sides except the e. encompasses the mound. Its importance became known by the find of many terracotta human figurines during 1935-6. Coins, beads and other antiquities were also found. It was again explored a few years ago and revealed on the surface a rich variety of ceramics, terracottas consisting of human and animal figurines, beads, marbles, skin-rubbers [18.4], toy-cart wheels, etc. This indicates that the settlement started in the early historical period [4.18.1] and was continuously inhabited till medieval times. The settlement began by about the 5th-4th century B.C. as revealed by the grey ware, the NBPW [11.16], red ware and Black-slipped [11.13] Ware. Black-and-red ware, both plain and painted [11.6.3] and red ware were in common use.