Oneof the prominent Buddhist structuresin India, Stupa at Sarnath was constructed by the great Mauryan king, Ashoka.
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SSC CGL 10 June 2019 Shift-1
Lalitgiri
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- The Stupa at Sarnath is an important Buddhist monument in India. It is closely associated with the Mauryan king, Ashoka, who was known for spreading Buddhism.
- Option 1: Dhauli
- Dhauli is known for Ashoka's rock edicts and the site of the Kalinga War, not for the Stupa at Sarnath.
- Option 2: Dhamekh
- Dhamekh Stupa is located in Sarnath and was indeed commissioned by Ashoka. It marks the site where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
- Option 3: Bharhut
- Bharhut is known for its ancient Buddhist stupa, not built by Ashoka but later expanded upon.
- Option 4: Lalitgiri
- Lalitgiri is an ancient Buddhist complex in Odisha, not directly related to Ashoka or Sarnath.
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