Select the Buddhist monument built by Emperor Ashoka in Madhya Pradesh to honor Lord Buddha.

The correct answer is Sanchi Stupa.

Key Points

• The Sanchi Stupa is one of the oldest stone structures in India and was originally commissioned by the Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.
• This monumental stupa is located at Sanchi in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
• The stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, which is a hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha.
• The original structure was a simple hemispherical brick building, which was later expanded to almost double its original size.
• The stupa has a large number of decorative gateways, known as Toranas, which are intricately carved and depict various scenes from the life of the Buddha.
• The Sanchi Stupa is a significant monument in the history of Indian architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 Additional Information

• Dhamek Stupa
  • The Dhamek Stupa is located in Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • It marks the spot where the Buddha is said to have given his first sermon to his disciples after attaining enlightenment.
• Bavikonda Stupa
  • The Bavikonda Stupa is situated near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • This site contains remnants of an ancient Buddhist monastery dating back to the 3rd century BCE.
• Mahabodhi Stupa
  • The Mahabodhi Stupa or Mahabodhi Temple is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.
  • It is the site where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.