served as religious structures and symbols of his authority and power. The stupas were built to house relics of the Buddha and were intended to promote the spread of Buddhism throughout the Pagan Kingdom. Additionally, these stupas were also used as places of worship and meditation for the people of the kingdom. The construction of stupas by King Anawrahta was a significant part of his efforts to establish Buddhism as the state religion and to consolidate his power and legitimacy as the ruler of the kingdom.
