[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Historical geography](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography) › [Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.mea-2014) › v2.c11.45 # Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.45 Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.45 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c11.45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.mea-2014.v2.c11.45) BCE. During the Andhra Dynasty, four stone pillars were built around the railing of the stupa. The Great Stupa at Sanchi had a profound influence upon stupa architecture later. - [Previous: v2.c11.44](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.mea-2014.v2.c11.44) - [Next: v2.c11.46](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.mea-2014.v2.c11.46) - [Up: v2.c11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.mea-2014.v2.c11) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.mea-2014.v2.c11.45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.mea-2014.v2.c11.45) · Pramāṇa