18 Questions
When was the Great Stupa at Sanchi originally commissioned?
3rd century BCE
Who discovered the Sanchi Stupa in 1818?
General Taylor
What is the main purpose of the Vedika at Sanchi Stupa?
To protect the stupa
What is the significance of the Harmika at Sanchi Stupa?
Artwork made to protect the relics
Which part of Sanchi Stupa is a semi-circular structure?
Medhi
In which Indian state is Sanchi Stupa located?
Madhya Pradesh
What is the purpose of the Vedika in the Sanchi Stupa?
To protect the stupa
Which part of the stupa is known as Anda?
The semi-circular part
What is the significance of the Chhatra in the context of the Sanchi Stupa?
It symbolizes religious importance
What is the purpose of the Sopan in relation to the Medhi at the Sanchi Stupa?
A staircase for climbing up and down
Where is Sarnath located in India?
Uttar Pradesh
Who constructed the Stupa at Sarnath?
Emperor Ashoka
Who originally commissioned the Great Stupa at Sanchi?
Ashoka the Great
When was the Sanchi Stupa discovered after being abandoned for 600 years?
1800
Who discovered the Sanchi Stupa in 1818?
General Taylor
What is the literal meaning of 'stupa'?
A pile of something
Which epic poem is referred to as the 'Ramayana of the Buddhists'?
Buddhacarita
Where is the Sanchi Stupa located?
Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
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