Consider the following statement about Chaukhandi Stupa 1 It is an ancient Buddhist site in Sar...........

Culture of India Architecture

Consider the following statement about Chaukhandi Stupa:

1.) It is an ancient Buddhist site in Sarnath Uttar Pradesh.

2.) The stupa is said to be built by Emperor Ashoka.

3.) The octagonal tower on top is a Mughal monument built in 1588 to commemorate Humanyu’s visit to this place.

Which of the above statement is/are correct:

1,2 and 3

1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

Recently, Chaukhandi Stupa has been declared of National importance by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI).
About Chaukhandi Stupa

It is an ancient Buddhist site in Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh), with a lofty brick structure crowned with an octagonal tower.
Originally stupa is said to be built during Gupta period.
The octagonal tower on top is a Mughal monument built in 1588 to commemorate Humanyu’s visit to this place.