Question

What is the primary material used in the construction of the Sanchi Stupa?

• A. Wood
• B. Marble
• C. Brick
• D. Gold

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Brick

The Sanchi Stupa

• The Sanchi Stupa is a remarkable and historically significant monument located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. 
• The stupa was commissioned in the third century BCE by Ashoka the Great.
• The primary material used in the construction of the Sanchi Stupa is brick. 
• It began as a basic hemispheric brick edifice erected over the relics of Buddha.
• The beautiful carvings and inscriptions show Indian architecture from the Mauryan era (3rd century BCE) through its downfall in the later medieval age (around 11th century CE).
• Since 1989, Sanchi Stupa has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.