The stupa at Sanchi in Raisen district is considered one of the oldest Buddhist monuments in the country and was built by emperor Ashoka. It is located around 40 km from Bhopal.

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Sanchi is famous for its history and association with Buddhism. The Sanchi stupas built by emperor Asoka are renowned all across the globe. Apart from taking a tour of this historic place to ...

Sanchi is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh close to major cities like Bhopal, Bhimbetka, and Ujjain. There are several places to see in Sanchi with the stupas being the primary tourist ...

In just about every pamphlet I obtained regarding Shirakami-Sanchi, I kept reading about Philipp Franz von Siebold’s beech, a native Japanese tree. Siebold? I muttered to myself, “Who is this ...

Bhopal/Indore (Madhya Pradesh): On the occasion of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's death anniversary, a replica of the southern gate of the iconic Sanchi Stupa has been installed near his statue in Indore.