About
Dr. (Col) Awadh Kishore Prasad (born 8 November 1944) is a renowned scholar and explorer whose pioneering discoveries transformed the understanding of Indian Prehistory and Eastern Indian archaeology. His work spans rock art, inscriptions, Stone Age cultures, Buddhism, tribal history, and ancient trade routes.
Experience
Back ground
He holds postgraduate degrees in History, Political Science, Education, and Law, and earned his PhD from the University of Poona in 1988. His thesis, The Bhils of Khandesh and the British East India Company, was published by the Indian Council of Historical Research in 1991.
Work
He has presented research internationally in Italy and Sri Lanka, and published widely in national and international journals.
Key Contributions
Unveiling Bihar and Jharkhand's ancient heritage.
Rock Art
Documented over 100 prehistoric sites.First documentation of prehistoric art in southern Bihar & Jharkhand.
Inscriptions
Rare inscriptions revealing ancient travellers and rituals.
Stone Tools
Pushed Bihar’s Palaeolithic antiquity to 200,000 years.
Monasteries
Discovered 8–9 monasteries including a rare engraved Dharma Chakra.
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Harappan-Style Bull Petroglyphs
Unique engraved bulls showing transition to early agriculture.
Ancient Trade Route Solved
Identified the Pataliputra–Tamralipti forest trade route.
Experience Matters
Dr. A.K. Prasad’s career spans decades of groundbreaking research in Indian prehistory and archaeology.
Journey
Early Research Years
Started with studies on tribal histories and stone age cultures.
Global Impact
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Meet Dr. A.K. Prasad
A lifelong explorer of India's ancient past, blending history, archaeology, and culture with passion and precision.
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Gallery View
Snapshots from Dr. Prasad’s archaeological journeys.
