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    Which is the oldest Stupa of the Buddhist Period?
    Question

    Which is the oldest Stupa of the Buddhist Period?

    A.

    Dhamek Stupa

    B.

    Mahabodhi Stupa

    C.

    Kesariya Stupa

    D.

    Sanchi Stupa

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (d) Sanchi Stupa.
     The Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh, India is one of the oldest and best-preserved Buddhist stupas, built in the 3rd century BCE by Emperor Ashoka.
     The stupa is situated atop a hill in the small village of Sanchi and is surrounded by a complex of other Buddhist structures.
     It's over 2,200 years old and is also the oldest stone structure in India
    Facts to remember:
     Kesariya Stupa, also known as Kesariya Chaitya, is located in the Kesariya village of Bihar, India, and dates back to the 3rd century BCE, during the time of Emperor Ashoka.
     The Mahabodhi Stupa, also known as the Great Stupa, is an ancient Buddhist monument located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.
     It is one of the most sacred sites in Buddhism as it marks the spot where Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

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