Question

Who built Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh?

• A. Chandragupta Maurya
• B. Ashoka
• C. Bindusara
• D. Bimbisara

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Ashoka

Ashoka

• Ashoka was the most important among the kings of the Maurya dynasty with Magadha as the capital.

• Our national emblem is taken from the pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka at Saranath. The Dharma Chakra of Ashoka is kept at the centre of our national flag.

• Ashoka also built the stupa at Sanchi.