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Mahabodhi Temple complex

The 2013 bombings damaged newer structures in the complex; the principal temple and Bodhi Tree survived.

Bodh Gaya · Bihar

LAST DOCUMENTED CONDITION

Mixed

As documented: 2026-09-28
LOCATION PRECISION

Approximate locality

24.6960°, 84.9913° · not a surveyed footprint

How to read this history

AI-assisted source review: 2026-09-28. Independent specialist review: not completed.

The recorded chronology

Selected episodes. Rebuilding and later changes are distinguished from damage.

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    7 July 2013 AD

    Bomb blasts damaged newer structures within the sacred complex; the principal temple and Bodhi Tree were reported undamaged.

    eventAttributed · further checking needed

    Bomb blasts damaged newer structures within the sacred complex; the principal temple and Bodhi Tree were reported undamaged.

    dateAttributed · further checking needed

    7 July 2013

    actorAttributed · further checking needed

    Indian Mujahideen operatives, as attributed by investigators

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Location & last documented condition

locationSupported in consulted sources

Approximate locality; not a surveyed historic footprint.

present conditionAttributed · further checking needed

Surviving and rebuilt fabric coexist with historic losses.

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