GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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When was the Sanchi stupa discovered
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1818
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1918
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1518
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2018
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sometime after the 12th century ce, Sanchi was abandoned, and its monuments fell into disrepair. In 1818 British Gen. Henry Taylor came upon the site and documented his findings.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first stupa to be built was the Thuparamaya. Later, many more were built over the years, some like the Jetavanaramaya in Anuradhapura, being one of the tallest ancient structures in the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sanchi Stupa was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in the year 1989. It was Built by Emperor Ashoka of Maurya dynasty in 3rd Century BC.
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