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The evidences of the stupas on the relics Buddha are found in Rajgir, Vaishali, Kapilvastu, Ramgarh, Bethdeep, Pava, Kushinagar,Pippalivan, etc. In this article, we are giving 10 GK Questions and ...

Periods of historical development in Sri Lanka are identified in relation to the kingdoms, of which Anuradhapura is referred to as the earliest and the Kandyan kingdom as the last. The establishment ...

Situated at a height of 4267 meters overlooking the Leh city, the Shanti stupa gives a panoramic view of surrounding snow capped mountains. It is at a distance of about 5 km drive able road from the ...

Uttar Pradesh is a land of architectural marvels that reflect the diverse cultural and historical influences that have shaped the state. From the iconic Taj Mahal to the intricate designs of ancient ...

For the first time, a group of archaeologists have unearthed a pyramid-shaped stupa in the country. The discovery was made at the Nateshwar archaeological site in Bikrampur. Archaeologists deduce the ...

The Buddhist architecture is mainly consisting of Chaityas, Viahras, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan period and reached its zenith during the 2nd ...

In the 6th century BCE, a young man left the comforts of his royal home in search of truth. For six years, he followed extreme ascetic practices and became totally emaciated. It was then that he ...