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Sanchi Stupa

Vidisha
India300 BCE1000 CEMauryan — Gupta23.48, 77.79
About the site

Oldest stone structure in India, commissioned by Ashoka. Contains inscriptions and reliefs depicting the life of the Buddha.

Principal findings
  • iGreat Stupa
  • iiAshokan Pillar
  • iiiTorana gateways
  • ivMonastic cells

Excavators — Alexander Cunningham