Arrange the buddhist temples in correct chronological order of their establishment 1 Piprahwa nbsp n......

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Arrange the buddhist temples in correct chronological order of their establishment:
1.Piprahwa
2.Sanchi
3.Bharhut
4.Amaravati

Select the correct code:

1-2-3-4

1-3-2-4

2-1-4-3

2-3-4-1

Explanation:

Explanation: Chronologically significant Indian style stupas include:
1. Piprahwa, Nepal (oldest stupa)
2. Bharhut, Madhya Pradesh (built by Ashoka): We find depiction of stories of Lord Buddha’s previous birth on its Toranas.
3. Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh (built by Ashoka and later by Shungas) :biggest stupa
4. Amaravati, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (2nd cen B.C- 2nd cen A.D. built by Satvahanas with use of white marble)
5. Nagarjunakonda, Andhra Pradesh (2nd – 3rd cen A.D. built by Ikshavakus)
6. Dhamekh/Sarnath stupa (built during Gupta period by use of bricks and stones)