INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Nagarjuna Stupa was constructed during the age of?
A
Post Gupta
B
Gupta
C
Maurya
D
Buddha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nagarjunakonda has been a centre of Buddhist teachings and preaching from centuries.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Nagarjunakonda inscriptions are a series of epigraphical inscriptions found in the area of Nagarjunakonda. The inscriptions are associated with the blossoming of Buddhist structures and the rule of the Ikshvaku, in the period covering approximately 210-325 CE.

Detailed explanation-3: -The site is notable for the remains of its ancient Buddhist monuments (dating from the 1st to the 3rd century ce) and for an ancient university (3rd–4th century) where Nagarjuna, the founder of the Mahayana school of Buddhism, once taught.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nagarjunakonda is formed by two words Nagarjuna the famous Buddhist Monk and Konda meaning Hills in Kannad. It is known as one of the richest Buddhist Learning Centre and has many caves that exhibit Buddhist carvings. Nagarjunakonda was the capital of Ikshvaku Kingdom and was called Vijayapuri.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mahabodhi Buddha Vihara. 4.7. 1830 Ratings. Sri Swayambu Durga Temple. 4.6. 14 Ratings. Dhamma Deep Buddha Vihara. 4.5. 14 Ratings. A. Buddha Vachanam. 3.9. Nalanda Buddha Vihar. 4.2. 7 Ratings. Jackson Temple. 5.0. 2 Ratings. Budha Temple. 3.0. 1 Rating. Aravind Bhedi. Kachiguda. More items

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