Sanchi Great Stupas Great Stupa No.1: The oldest stone structure
in India, 36.5 metres in diameter and 16.4 metres high, with a
massive hemispherical dome.Begun by Emperor Ashoka, the Stupa
was completed by his successors in the 3rd and 2nd centuries
B.C. A balustrade encircles the entire structure which has four
magnificient torana - style gateways as points of access. Stupa
No.2: This stupa stands at the very edge of the hill and it’s
most striking feature is the stone balustrade that rings it.
Stupa No.3: Situated close to the Great Stupa, this structure
has been dated between 150 - 140 B.C. The relics of Sariputta
and Mahamogallena, two of the Buddha’s earliest disciples were
found in the innermost chamber here.