Like China, the stupa, a mound of dirt that housed sacred relics, also played a role in Indian design. Stupa's acknowledged important people in the Buddhist religion. However, stupas did have their limitations--there was no space for people to go and visit. One of the more important stupa's in Indian culture is the Great Stupa of Sanchi.
Located on the Hill of Sanchi, it was one of the most well preserved stupa from this time. The location however, is surprising to some because it because Sanchi was not hollowed by any incident of Buddha's life.
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