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Which of the following is the largest Stupa in India?
Question

Which of the following is the largest Stupa in India?

A.

Sanchi Stupa

B.

Maha Stupa

C.

Kesariya Stupa

D.

Shanti Stupa

Correct option is C


The correct answer is (c) Kesariya Stupa.
· Kesariya Stupa, located in the state of Bihar, is the largest stupa in India and one of the largest in the world.
· It stands at approximately 104 feet (32 meters) and dates back to the Mauryan era, around the time of Emperor Ashoka.
· The stupa is an important Buddhist site, believed to be built to commemorate the last sermon of Buddha.
Information Booster:
· Sanchi Stupa: Located in Madhya Pradesh, it is one of the oldest stone structures in India and a UNESCO World Heritage site, but it is not the largest.
· Maha Stupa: Often referred to as the Great Stupa, there are various stupas with this name, but they are not the largest.
· Shanti Stupa: Located in Leh, Ladakh, it is a significant symbol of peace but not the largest stupa in India.

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