Dharmarajika Stupa | Great Stupa of Taxila | Pakistan Tour Episode 6
Channel: Roadventures TRP
Date: 2021-08-15

The #Dharmarajika stupa was constructed in 2nd century A.D., part of the eight shrines built in 3rd century B.C by Emperor Ashoka.

as you  guys i don't know about awear this info or not Among the six World Heritage sites in Pakistan, Taxila deserves a special mention as it made its way to the #UNESCO list in 1980s. It has proved its mettle by being an abode to diverse historical sites including Buddhist monasteries and stupas such as Dharmarajika, Mohra Muradu, Jaulian just to name a few, settlement sites or cities such as Bhir mound, Sirkup, Sirsukh and mosques belonging to medieval era.

The stupas and monasteries have also been recorded by Hiuen-Tsang, the famed Chinese pilgrim, when he discovered that several monasteries (sangharamas) were situated in Taxila valley. Taxila was historically known as Takhshasila, a humble abode of Buddhism and for Buddhists, where the religion saw its rise and descent. According to historical records, King Ashoka of Mauryan dynasty, is given the credit for constructing numerous religious monuments with the purpose of diffusing Buddhism.

Likewise, the great Dharmarajika stupa was constructed in 2nd century A.D., part of the eight shrines built in 3rd century B.C by the emperor. The great stupa is accredited for being one of the earliest Buddhist monuments. According to the famed scholar, Sir John Marhsall, when referring to the value of Dharmarajika stupa, the name Dharmaraja was attributed by Ashoka for himself and the original stupa had been constructed by him, the current one being built later on top of the original construction.

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