An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c17.s3.2
An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c17.s3.2
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*12.3.1 Chāyā-stambhas.* *Chāyā-stambhas* were memorial pillars raised at NAGARJUNAKONDA in the Ikṣvāku period to commemorate the death of important persons associated with various social groups like soldiers, chiefs, artisans and religious heads. As many as 22 *chāyā-stambhas* have been found at the site; all of them are inscribed and many bear sculptured scenes connected with the life of the commemorated. [See also 12.7.]