Question

What are the three features of sanchi stupa

Answer 1

It was Emperor Asoka who put the foundations of a religious centre at Sanchi, probably chosen because of his Queen Devi, who was the daughter of a merchant of Vidisha belongs to there.

Since the 14th century sanchi remained deserted and undiscovered till 1818 when General Taylor rediscovered the site. Sir John Marshall established an archaeological museum in 1919, which was later converted into the present site museum at Sanchi.

The pillar has an Ashokan inscription (Schism Edict) and an inscription in the ornamental Sankha Lipi from the Gupta period.

Answer 2

The three features of Sanchi Stupa are:

• Largest and the oldest historical monument of India situated at Madhya Pradesh.

• Its square railing also called harmika symbolizes World Mountain.

• Hemispherical dome on its base has deep relic chamber  deep inside it which represents dome of the heaven.