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Q 5. Built by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century
BCE, this historical architecture is a UNESCO world heritage
site since 1989.

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Answered by arnav159262
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Sanchi Stupa is name of the monument

Answered by psjain
1

Explanation: Sanchi Stupa

  • The Sanchi Stupa is located at Sanchi in Raisen ,district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • The Sanchi Stupa is also referred as Stupa no. 1.
  • The Stupa is considered to be house of Buddha`s ashes.
  • It was built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka during the 3rd century BCE.
  • It was Ashoka`s first stupa after accepting Buddhism.
  • During ancient times this stupa was also known as Kakanadabota, Kakanaya and Bota-Sriparvata.
  • The stupa is epitome of the astonishing replica of Buddhist art and architecture since the start of Mauryan period.
  • The Great Stupa was believed to have been destroyed during the rule  of Emperor Pushyamitra Shunge in the 2nd century BCE by many historians.
  • Later his son Agnimitra reconstructed the brick stupa and covered the original monument with stone slabs.
  • In 1989 Sanchi was earmarked by UNESCO as the World Heritage Site.

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