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Consider the following statements:

The Great Stupa at Sanchi is an important Buddhist monument and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.
The main dome of the stupa is surrounded by a pathway for circumambulation and a railing.
The stupa underwent numerous additions and modifications, with the most significant ones during the Gupta period.
The carvings on the toranas (gateways) of the stupa predominantly depict tales from Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata.

How many of the above statements is/are correct ?

Only One

Only Two

Only Three

All Four

Explanation:

Statement 4 is incorrect. The carvings on the toranas (gateways) of the Sanchi stupa depict tales from the life of Buddha, Jataka tales, and other Buddhist symbols, not from the Hindu epics.Rest all the statements are correct

By: Arun Rana

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