Question

What is meant by Stupa ? Where is Stupa of Sanchi situated ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a dome-shaped building erected as a Buddhist shrine.

Answer 2

Stupa (Meaning) :-

A monumental pile of earth or other material, in memory of Buddha or a Buddhist saint, and commemorating some event or marking a sacred spot.

Location :-

In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India Sanchi Stupa is situated.

For knowledge :-

The Great Stupa (also called stupa no.1) was originally built in the 3rd century bce by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka and is believed to house ashes of the Buddha. The simple structure was damaged at some point during the 2nd century bce. Sanchi is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located in 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh.