Ancient Sanchi Stupa

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The great stupa in Sanchi is a stone made from ancient stones in India and an important monument of Indian architecture. It was initially by Maha Ashoka, the emperor of Maurya. Pooh. Founded in the 3rd century.
The original construction work of the stupa was supervised by Ashoka, his wife was the daughter of a vendor near Devi. Sanchi was her birth place as well as her and Ashoka's wedding. In the 1st century BC, four widowly carved Toranas (detail doors) and a full stained ball were added. Sanchi stupa built in the Maurya era has been made of bricks. Other construction later extended to the 11th century.
Ancient Sanchi stupa structure.
The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India, and an important monument of Indian Architecture. It was originally commissioned by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE.
The original construction work of this stupa was overseen by Ashoka, whose wife Devi was the daughter of a merchant of nearby Vidisha. Sanchi was also her birthplace as well as the venue of her and Ashoka's wedding. In the 1st century BCE, four elaborately carved toranas (ornamental gateways) and a balustrade encircling the entire structure were added. The Sanchi Stupa built during Mauryan period was made of bricks. The composite flourished until the 11th century.

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