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Ancient City of VaishāliAncient City of Vaishāli

Stupa, also tope or dagoba, hemispherical or bell-shaped masonry monument designed as a Buddhist (or occasionally Jain) shrine or reliquary. Stupas range in size from small, rudimentary structures to massive, ornately decorated monuments such as the stupa at Sanchi, India (3rd century bc to 1st century bc).



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