An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c42.328

v2.c42.328

In this phase, besides the *patha* and inner and outer railings were erected four massive gateways at the cardinal points similar to those found at SANCHI and Bharhut. Thus in the 2nd-1st century B.C. Pauni had possibly the largest *stūpa*. The top of the *aṇḍa* had possibly the *vedikā* and a *chattrāvalī*, the fragments of the latter having been recovered in the excavation. In addition the *stūpa* complex seems to have been further embellished by a majestic monolithic pillar with a fluted capital having a socket at the top possible to accommodate a *cakra* or some other motif.