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Dec 18 • 8 tweets • 10 min read
Harshat Mata temple
Abhaneri, Dausa, Rajasthan India
ca 800-825 CE
The temple was ravaged by Muhammad Gazni when he invaded India during the 10th Century.
#Templeruins series

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Harshat Mata temple
Abhaneri, Dausa, Rajasthan India
ca 800-825 CE
#Templeruins series #Archaeology

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Harshat Mata temple
Abhaneri, Dausa, Rajasthan India
ca 800-825 CE
#Templeruins series #Archaeology

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Harshat Mata temple
Abhaneri, Dausa, Rajasthan India
ca 800-825 CE
#Templeruins series #Archaeology

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Harshat Mata temple
Abhaneri, Dausa, Rajasthan India
ca 800-825 CE
#Templeruins series #Archaeology

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Harshat Mata temple
Abhaneri, Dausa, Rajasthan India
ca 800-825 CE
#Templeruins series #Archaeology

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Harshat Mata temple
Abhaneri, Dausa, Rajasthan India
ca 800-825 CE
#Templeruins series #Archaeology

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Harshat Mata temple
Abhaneri, Dausa, Rajasthan India
ca 800-825 CE
#Templeruins series #Archaeology
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