An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c44.249

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**Rang Mahal¹** (29°21'; 73°57'), Dt Ganganagar, located on the dry bed of the Ghaggar (SARASVATĪ), 2 km n. of Suratgarh. The typical and widespread ceramic industry represented here forms a distinct cultural trait; hence the terms ‘Rang Mahal Ware’ [11.24] and ‘Rang Mahal culture’. Apart from previous explorations the site was excavated by the Swedish Archaeological Expedition to India during 1952-4 under Hanna Rydh.