Named after Emperor Ashok of India, these stupas are situated at four locations of Patan or Lalitpur: Tyata, Lagankhel, Pulchowk and Eebahi.
It is believed that Emperor Ashok visited the Kathmandu valley and that he himself had built these stupas with a view to protect and sanctify the entire city with divine protection. Built in 250 A.D. along with the advent of Buddhism in the valley of Kathmandu, these Stupas are popularly known as Ashok stupas after his name.
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