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Pagoda is the general English term for a tower-shaped building, often religious in purpose, common in China and other parts of Asia. Pagodas are usually found in association with Temples (often Buddhist) and are believed to offer protection to the temple. As lightning generally strikes the highest structure in a vicinity, this may have played a role in their perception as spiritually charged places.
It is believed that the original pogoda design originated among the Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Since then it has been transferred across Asia, becoming unique to each region in its design and structure.
Many pagodas are Buddhist stupa, but the Daqin Pagoda in China was actually built by early Christians.
In the 18th century, Chinoiserie, a style based on Chinese and other Far East designs became popular in Europe, introduced by the burgeoning trade and travel routes. An example of this, the pagoda in Kew Gardens, EnglandEngland is the largest, the most populous, and the most densely populated of the four " Home Nations" which make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). Occupying the south-eastern portion of the island of Great Britain, England was completed in 1762Events Neolin begins to preach. January 4 Britain declares war on Spain & Naples July 17 Catherine II becomes empress of Russia upon the murder of Peter III of Russia. Empress Go-Sakuramachi ascends to the throne of Japan British East India Company seizes as a gift for Princess AugustaAugusta of Saxe-Gotha ( November 30, 1719- February 8, 1772), Princess of Wales ( May 8, 1736 March 31, 1751). She was one of only three holders of the title who never became queen. Her husband, Frederick, Prince of Wales died before his father; Augusta's, the mother of George III.