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Mingalazedi is a large Buddhist stupa in Bagan, Myanmar, completed during the reign of King Narathihapate in the late thirteenth century. It is often regarded as one of the final major monuments built before the Pagan Kingdom's political decline. The structure rises from several square terraces decorated with glazed terracotta plaques illustrating scenes from the Jataka tales, which recount the Buddha's previous lives.
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When was Mingalazedi Pagoda built?
Mingalazedi was completed during the reign of King Narathihapate in the late thirteenth century. It is regarded as one of the final major monuments of the Pagan Kingdom before its political decline.
Where is Mingalazedi Pagoda located?
Mingalazedi is in Bagan, Myanmar, the historic plain known for its large concentration of Buddhist monuments. Its setting places it among the major religious structures of the former Pagan capital.
What type of monument is Mingalazedi?
It is a large Buddhist stupa, also called a zedi or pagoda in Myanmar. Its design is meant to house or honor Buddhist relics and support religious devotion.
Why is Mingalazedi important in Bagan’s history?
Its late-thirteenth-century completion places it near the end of Bagan’s great monument-building period. The monument therefore represents both the maturity of Bagan architecture and the kingdom’s approaching decline.
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