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The Great Stupa at Sanchi is an important site in which religion?
Islam
Buddhism
Jainism
Hinduism
Buddhism
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, located in Madhya Pradesh, is a landmark monument of Buddhist architecture. It was originally commissioned by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE to house the relics of the Buddha.
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, located in Madhya Pradesh, is a landmark monument of Buddhist architecture. It was originally commissioned by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE to house the relics of the Buddha.
The Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features prominently on the reverse side of the Indian 200 rupee currency note.
Commissioned by Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.
Known for its hemispherical brick dome containing sacred Buddhist relics.
Contains four intricately carved Toranas (gateways) depicting Jataka tales.
The Stupa was later expanded during the Shunga period, when the original brick structure was encased in stone and the Vedika (railing) was added.
Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India and served as a major center for Buddhist learning.
Option A (Islam) is incorrect as Islam is a monotheistic religion originating in the 7th century; Option C (Jainism) and D (Hinduism) are distinct Indian religions with their own unique architectural heritage like temples and Basadis.
B is correct тАФ The Great Stupa at Sanchi is a world-renowned monument belonging to the Buddhist religion.
When studying Buddhist architecture, always compare 'Stupas' (relic mounds), 'Chaityas' (prayer halls), and 'Viharas' (monasteries), as this triad is frequently tested in Art and Culture sections.
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