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Nigali Sagar
27.5949° N, 83.0958° E
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Nigali Sagar is an archaeological site in Nepal that features a pillar attributed to Emperor Ashoka, known for its inscriptions in Brahmi script and Pali language. The site is significant for its connections to the enlargement of the Kanakamuni Buddha stupa by Ashoka in 249 BCE. The pillar's inscriptions, though marred by doubts of authenticity due to Alois Anton Führer's involvement, provide insight into Buddhist practices in the region during the 3rd century BCE. A later inscription from the 14th century CE by King Ripu Malla adds to the site's historical layers. Nigali Sagar's archaeological importance lies in its testament to the spread of Buddhism and the influence of Ashoka's reign.
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Asoka erected stone pillar
249 BCE
Kanakamuni Buddha's stupa enlargement
249 BCE
King Ripu Malla inscription
1312 CE
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