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Ramgram Stupa's Historical Ties to Nag Community and Emperor Ashok
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Ramgram: Naga Community Saved Buddha Stupa, Emperor Ashoka Returned Empty-Handed
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22-02-2026, 21:47
Ramgram: Naga Community Saved Buddha Stupa, Emperor Ashoka Returned Empty-Handed
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Maharajganj's Ramgram, bordering Nepal, is a site of significant historical and cultural importance.
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The ancient stupa in Ramgram is believed to house one of the eight parts of Lord Buddha's bone relics after his Mahaparinirvana.
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Emperor Ashoka attempted to excavate the stupa but was prevented by the local Nagvanshi (Naga) community.
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The Naga community, originally the Koliyan community, was named after King Ram of Kashi, a Nagvanshi who sought treatment for leprosy in the region.
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The Naga community's protection of the Buddhist stupa is a notable contribution to the region's history.
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