The famous Buddhist monument 'Great Stupa at Sanchi' was originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in which century BCE? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous Buddhist monument 'Great Stupa at Sanchi' was originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in which century BCE?
A. 2nd Century BCE
B. 4th Century BCE
C. 1st Century BCE
D. 3rd Century BCE
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, was originally commissioned by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1 Report Error
The iconic Lingaraja Temple, a towering milestone of Kalinga style Hindu temple architecture, dominates the landscape of which historic city?
A. Sambalpur
B. Cuttack
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Puri

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Lingaraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Harihara, is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and was constructed by the Somavamsi dynasty rulers (with major inputs by Jayati Keshari).

Question #2 Report Error
The historic 'Hazarduari Palace' features a world-renowned museum armory. Which historic weapon of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah is preserved there?
A. His heavy war shield
B. His steel helmet
C. His brass cannon sets
D. His personal state sword

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The museum inside Hazarduari Palace preserves the authentic personal sword used by Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah during the Battle of Plassey.

Question #3 Report Error
The monolithic statue of Gommateshwara (Lord Bahubali) at Shravanabelagola, a critical Jain pilgrimage destination, was commissioned in the 10th century by which prime minister?
A. Bhadrabahu
B. Chavundaraya
C. Amoghavarsha
D. Hemachandra

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The massive 57-foot tall statue of Gommateshwara was constructed around 981 AD by Chavundaraya, a brilliant military commander and prime minister under the Western Ganga Dynasty.