Archeological Survey Discovers 2 1200-Year-Old Miniature Stupas At Nalanda

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Architecture Source: TOI   Context:  Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered two 1200-year-old miniature votive stupas during landscaping activities near Sarai Tila mound on the premises of ‘Nalanda Mahavihara’, a world heritage site in Nalanda district. The stupas, carved from stone, depict Buddha figures.    What are stupas? A Stupa …