Major Developments during Post-Mauryan Period
Stupas
- Stupa: A stupa was a large hemispherical dome with a central chamber in which relics of the Buddha or some Buddhist monk were kept in a small casket. The base was surrounded by a path for clockwise circumambulation (pradakshina), enclosed by wooden railings which were later made in stone.
- Major Stupas: Three prominent stupas of this period are at Bharhut and Sanchi (both in M.P), which were originally built by Ashoka but enlarged later, and Amravati and Nagarjunkonda (both in Andhra Pradesh).
Rock-cut Architecture
- Apart from the stupas, this period also marks a progress in rock cut architecture. ....
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