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Great Stupa at Sanchi

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The Great Stupa at Sanchi is a large Buddhist monument located in central India. It was built to house relics of the Buddha and is considered one of the oldest stone structures in India.

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