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Q: Who built the Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi?
  • A. Mughal Dynasty
  • B. Maurya Dynasty
  • C. Gupta Dynasty
  • D. Chola Dynasty
Correct Answer: Option B - Sanchi is situated on the banks of Betwa River in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh state. It is famous for Buddhist monuments. The main stupa of Sanchi was built by Ashoka the Great of the Mauryan dynasty in the 3rd century BC. The remains of the Buddha was placed in its center in a semi circular structure.
B. Sanchi is situated on the banks of Betwa River in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh state. It is famous for Buddhist monuments. The main stupa of Sanchi was built by Ashoka the Great of the Mauryan dynasty in the 3rd century BC. The remains of the Buddha was placed in its center in a semi circular structure.

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Sanchi is situated on the banks of Betwa River in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh state. It is famous for Buddhist monuments. The main stupa of Sanchi was built by Ashoka the Great of the Mauryan dynasty in the 3rd century BC. The remains of the Buddha was placed in its center in a semi circular structure.