An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c42.339

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**Pawaya**, Dt Gwalior, ancient Padmāvatī, frequently referred to in ancient literature, situated on the confluence of the Sindhu and Parvati. The site, over 4 sq km in extent, profusely strewn with brickbats, potsherds and late historical carved stones, was excavated by Garde of the Gwalior Arch. Dept during 1925, 1934, 1940 and 1941 (Garde, 1952), who found a brick structure of three terraced platforms, the first measuring 42·30 n.-s. and 42·90 e.-w., the intermediate one 85·5 m sq and the uppermost 48·61 sq m the total height being 9·60 m: the ground platform was according to him the latest. The flanking walls of the upper two paltforms has highly ornate bricks with pilasters topped by small *caitya* arches. Terracotta plaques, originally placed between the pilasters, were found in abundance in the excavation. Evidently the structure was a terraced Gupta temple.