[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v2.c35.114 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c35.114 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c35.114 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c35.114](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c35.114) \*\*Harwan\*\* (34°11′; 74°53′), Dt Srinagar, on a hill identified with Ṣaḍ-arhad-vana mentioned in the \*Rājataraṅgiṇī\*. Excavation has revealed among other structures a \*stūpa\* and an apsidal temple with ancillary structures situated on two terraces. The masonry named diaper rubble style consists of a number of large boulders placed in a row, the interstices filled with smaller chips of stone. A noteworthy feature is the pavement made of square terracotta tiles with: (1) designs of frets, wavy lines, fish-bone patterns and flower designs; (2) leaves of an aquatic plant; (3) geese running or flying with flower petals or leaves in their bills; (4) other birds in the centre of a floral pattern and fighting cocks; (5) fighting rams, cows, elephants and deer; (6) archers on horseback shooting games; (7) female figures, sometimes dancing and beating a drum; (8) couples seated on a balcony, etc. Kharoṣṭhī numerals indicate the position of the tiles on the floor. The establishment has been dated to from about A.D. 200 to 500. - [Previous: v2.c35.113](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c35.113) - [Next: v2.c35.115](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c35.115) - [Up: v2.c35](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c35) ## Linked texts (1) - [Rājataraṅgiṇī](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.historical.kashmir.rajatarangini) — Kalhaṇa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c35.114](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c35.114) · Pramāṇa