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The square based stupa of Badalpur is one of the largest in the Taxila region measuring 24.4 m x 23 m (80 x 75 ft) and having a speculated height in excess of 21 metres (70 ft.) Dated to 2nd-5th century CE.
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Naveed, M. B. (2015, May 27). Badalpur Stupa, Taxila (Front). World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3902/badalpur-stupa-taxila-front/
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Naveed, Muhammad Bin. "Badalpur Stupa, Taxila (Front)." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 27, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3902/badalpur-stupa-taxila-front/.
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Naveed, Muhammad Bin. "Badalpur Stupa, Taxila (Front)." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 27 May 2015. Web. 31 May 2023.
