View Of Intricate Front Architraves And Supporting Pillars, Northern Gateway, Great Stupa, Sanchi Buddhist Complex, India Stock Image

The Northern Gateway is one of the four richly carved gateways or toranas, surrounding the Great Stupa which is built over the relics of the Buddha Located near Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, this is one of the oldest stone structures in India and an important monument of Indian Architecture. Originally commissioned by emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, around 50 monuments remain today. They have been listed among other famous monuments in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1989.