History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2015 History
Arrange the following Buddhist stupas in chronological order and select the correct answer with the help of the codes given below.
- 1. Amaravati
- 2. Sarnath
- 3. Sanchi
- 4. Nalanda
A3, 1, 2, 4 ✓ Correct
B3, 2, 4, 1
C1, 2, 4, 3
D3, 2, 4, 1
Correct answer: (A) 3, 1, 2, 4 — The correct chronological order is 3, 1, 2, 4.
Explanation
★The correct chronological order is 3, 1, 2, 4.
★The Sanchi stupa is the earliest of these.
★The Amaravati stupa came next, famous for its sculpture.
★The Sarnath stupa followed in the order of time.
★The Nalanda stupa was the latest of these.
★The Buddhist texts say that Ashoka built many thousands of stupas.
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