Jamal Garhi - Archaeological Site

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The ruins of Jamal Garhi were discovered by Alexander Cunningham in January 1848.The stupa was open by Colon Lumsden but no profitable result were achieved. During the excavation of Lieutenant Cromten, R.E. a large number of Buddhist sculptures were unearthed which are now part of the collection of the British Museum and The Indian Museum Calcutta. The supervision work was put on by Muhammad sharif in 1922.The general
status of Takh-i-Bhai and Jamal garhi is the same. On the west of main stupa courtyard, a water tank was provided for the supply of water to the site. The structure remains of this beautiful site is represent a complete Buddhist settlement. The most promising worth seeing remains of this monastic complex are main circular stupa surrounding by chapels, middle and lower votive stupa courts also surrounded by chapels, assembly hall, vaulted chambers and secular buildings with open courtyard.

The monastery is dated back 2nd to 5th century A.D.A khroshti inscription was discovered during excavation accomplished in 1907-08 bare Samavat 359, which correspond to 275 A.D. The site is believed to have witnessed successively the rise and fall of three dynasties vis the Indus-Partians, the Kushans and the Little Kushans, finally destroyed by the arrogant invasion of White Huns.