In which of the following stupas, the features of a platform with ‘Aryaka-Pillars’ are found?

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Amaravati. The features of a platform with 'Aryaka Pillars' are found in Amaravati stupa. Aryaka platforms consist of four projections projected from the drum, with each projection bearing five pillars. Amaravati stupa is the largest one in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It was built during the reign of Ashoka, Maurya and enlarged under the Satavahana and Ikshvaku patronage. It consisted of a huge solid dome standing on a cylindrical drum-like platform which was fully decorated. In contrast to Amaravati stupa, the Great Stupa at Nagarjunakonda in Andhra Pradesh was only sparsely decorated and no railings around. Ghantasala stupa is also situated in Andhra Pradesh. Bodhgaya stupa is located in Bihar.

In which of the following stupas, the features of a platform with ‘Aryaka-Pillars’ are found?

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