History · From State to Empire
UGC NET November 2017 History
The brick core of the largest stupa of Sanchi, known as Stupa No. 1 or the Great Stupa, was built during the time of:
AAsoka ✓ Correct
BKanishka
CMenander
DAgnimitra Sunga
Correct answer: (A) Asoka — The brick core was built in the time of Asoka, so the answer is Asoka.
Explanation
★The brick core was built in the time of Asoka, so the answer is Asoka.
★The Great Stupa of Sanchi was a hemispherical brick structure.
★It was built over the relics of the Buddha.
★Its original brick core dates to the reign of Asoka.
★It had a railing and a stone umbrella on the summit.
★The umbrella, a parasol-like structure, was a symbol of high rank.
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