Stupa: Baudhanath (Kathmandu)

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The stupa was built by Ngagchang Shakya Zangpo who is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century. The Boudhanath stupa was constructed in the early 16th century as a round dome-like stupa. The thirteen steps and parasol were added much later.

Chronology:
- Initial construction in the first half of the 16th century
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