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Sarnath, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh · 25.3741°, 83.0237°
A terraced brick stupa at Sarnath marking the place where the Buddha is said to have met his first disciples on the way from Bodh Gaya; an octagonal tower was later raised on it by Govardhan, son of Raja Todar Mal, to mark a visit by the Mughal emperor Humayun.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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