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These dagobas, shaped like half an eggshell, are very similar to the topes of India proper.

From The Pearl of India by Ballou, Maturin Murray

A region that has many inaccessible spots, that is overgrown with large trees and topes of cane bushes, as also a mountainous or woody tract, is well-fitted for the operations of infantry.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

Fergusson94 describes topes, or shrines for relics, of very great antiquity, existing in India, Ceylon, Birmah, and Java.

From Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology by Clarke, James Freeman

Beautiful topes exist along the river bank, between this and the cliffs before alluded to; consisting chiefly of fine mango trees, noble Fici likewise occur. 

From Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries by Griffith, William

It consists of topes, rock-cut temples, and monasteries.

From Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology by Clarke, James Freeman