Giriyak Stupa
Giriyak Stupa, also known as Jarasandha-ka-baithak (Jarasandha's Throne), is an ancient cylindrical stupa located in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.
| Giriyak Stupa गिरियक स्तूप (in Hindi) | |
|---|---|
The stupa in 2022, after extensive restoration by the Archaeological Survey of India | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Theravada Buddhism |
| Status | Preserved |
| Location | |
| Location | Giriyak, Nalanda, Bihar, India |
Location in Bihar, India Giriyak Stupa (Bihar) | |
| Administration | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°01′30″N 85°30′47″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Stupa |
| Style | Buddhist, Gupta |
| Completed | c. 400 - 500 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Height (max) | 9 metres (30 feet) |
| Materials | brick |
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