Dhamek Stupa, the famous Buddhist stupa, is located in:

Correct option is D

Dhamek Stupa is located in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, one of the most significant Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

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• Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment.
• Dhamek Stupa was built during Emperor Ashoka’s reign (3rd century BCE).
• It has inscriptions in Brahmi script and intricate carvings.
• Sarnath is one of the four major Buddhist pilgrimage sites, along with Bodh Gaya, Kushinagar, and Lumbini.

Additional Knowledge

• Madhya Pradesh: Home to Sanchi Stupa (UNESCO Heritage Site).
• Bihar: Location of Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya.
• Odisha: Famous for Dhauli Hills (Ashokan Rock Edicts).