An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c40.39

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**Nagar**¹ (31°5′; 75°50′), Dt Jullundur, 9 km n.-e. of Phillaur (*AI*, 10 & 11; 1954 & 1955, p. 140; *IAR 1963-4*, p. 28) with a threefold sequence of culture, excavated by the writer on behalf of the ASI in 1976-7. Pd I is represented by the PGW [11.14] with a sprinkling of the late Harappa [11.4] sturdy red ware (cf. similar overlap at BHAGWANPURA², DADHERI, KATPALON and MANDA). Semicircular huts and two oval structures of burnt earth, probably of a religious nature, have been noticed. Copper objects, bone styli [20.5], terracotta ear ornaments and animal figures, besides beads and bangles, have been found. Pd II has the typical Kushan pottery, terracottas and coins. A terracotta seal [3.2] reads *śrī-mahāsenāpati-Rāmaguptasya* in characters of the 3rd century. In Pd III there was a prosperous medieval occupation. (Black-slipped ware, 11.13, is also reported.) —J.P. JOSHI