Chaukhandi Stupa
E164968
Chaukhandi Stupa is an ancient Buddhist monument at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, marking the spot where the Buddha is believed to have first met his initial disciples after attaining enlightenment.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Chaukhandi Stupa canonical | 4 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1431573 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Chaukhandi Stupa Context triple: [Sarnath, hasStructure, Chaukhandi Stupa]
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A.
Dhamek Stupa
Dhamek Stupa is a massive 6th-century Buddhist stupa at Sarnath, India, marking the site where Gautama Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon.
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B.
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
The Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi are an ancient complex of stupas, monasteries, temples, and pillars renowned as some of the oldest and most important surviving Buddhist architectural and artistic remains in India.
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C.
Sasbahu Temple
Sasbahu Temple is an 11th-century twin temple complex in Gwalior, India, renowned for its intricate sandstone carvings and dedication to Vishnu.
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D.
Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath
The Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath is an ancient Mauryan stone column erected by Emperor Ashoka at the site of the Buddha’s first sermon, renowned as the original location of India’s national emblem.
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E.
Mulagandha Kuti Vihara
Mulagandha Kuti Vihara is a modern Buddhist temple and monastery in Sarnath, India, known for its frescoes depicting the life of the Buddha and its role as a major pilgrimage site.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Chaukhandi Stupa Target entity description: Chaukhandi Stupa is an ancient Buddhist monument at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, marking the spot where the Buddha is believed to have first met his initial disciples after attaining enlightenment.
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A.
Dhamek Stupa
Dhamek Stupa is a massive 6th-century Buddhist stupa at Sarnath, India, marking the site where Gautama Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon.
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B.
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
The Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi are an ancient complex of stupas, monasteries, temples, and pillars renowned as some of the oldest and most important surviving Buddhist architectural and artistic remains in India.
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C.
Sasbahu Temple
Sasbahu Temple is an 11th-century twin temple complex in Gwalior, India, renowned for its intricate sandstone carvings and dedication to Vishnu.
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D.
Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath
The Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath is an ancient Mauryan stone column erected by Emperor Ashoka at the site of the Buddha’s first sermon, renowned as the original location of India’s national emblem.
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E.
Mulagandha Kuti Vihara
Mulagandha Kuti Vihara is a modern Buddhist temple and monastery in Sarnath, India, known for its frescoes depicting the life of the Buddha and its role as a major pilgrimage site.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist stupa
ⓘ
archaeological monument ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Buddhist architecture ⓘ |
| associatedPlace | Deer Park at Sarnath ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Buddha’s enlightenment
ⓘ
first disciples of Buddha ⓘ |
| builtFor | commemoration of Buddha’s meeting with disciples ⓘ |
| category |
Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh
ⓘ
Monuments and memorials in Varanasi district ⓘ Stupas in India ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Shakyamuni Buddha
ⓘ
surface form:
Gautama Buddha
|
| era | ancient India ⓘ |
| governingBody | Archaeological Survey of India ⓘ |
| hasStructure | octagonal tower ⓘ |
| hasView | panoramic view of Sarnath area ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | Monument of National Importance (India) ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
India
ⓘ
Uttar Pradesh ⓘ Varanasi district ⓘ |
| location | Sarnath ⓘ |
| marksEvent | Buddha’s first meeting with his initial disciples ⓘ |
| material | brick ⓘ |
| near |
Dhamek Stupa
ⓘ
Sarnath Museum ⓘ
surface form:
Sarnath Archaeological Site
|
| partOf | Buddhist pilgrimage circuit in India ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| shape | square base ⓘ |
| significance | marks early phase of Buddha’s teaching career ⓘ |
| tourismType |
cultural tourism
ⓘ
religious tourism ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Chaukhandi Stupa Description of subject: Chaukhandi Stupa is an ancient Buddhist monument at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, marking the spot where the Buddha is believed to have first met his initial disciples after attaining enlightenment.
Referenced by (4)
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