In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 Years ........

General Studies (CGL) History

In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 Years?

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SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1

1820

1818

1814

1816

- The Sanchi Stupa, an ancient Buddhist monument in India, was abandoned and forgotten for centuries.

- Rediscovery of such historical sites was part of a broader 19th-century colonial interest in archaeology and history.

- Option 2: 1818 is correct. This is the year when a British officer, General Taylor, rediscovered Sanchi.

- Option 1: 1820 is not accurate for rediscovery but lies within the period of early archaeological interest.

- Option 3: 1814 and Option 4: 1816 are not connected to the specific date of Sanchi's rediscovery.

Correct Answer: Option 2 - 1818

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