write a short note on sanchi stupa
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It is one of the most ancient and famous Buddhist monuments in India. The Stupa has several chambers, which contains the relics of Buddha. The Sanchi Stupa was constructed in the honour of Lord Buddha by Emperor Ashoka in 3rd century BC. ... The national emblem of India was derived from the Ashoka Pillar of Sanchi Stupa.
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A short note on sanchi stupa:
- 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 emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha.
- The town of Sanchi is synonymous with Buddhist Stupas - hemispherical structures typically containing relics of the Buddha or his followers.
- The Stupas of Sanchi were constructed on the orders of Emperor Ashoka to preserve and spread the Buddhist philosophy.
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