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The Mauryan Empire — Question 6

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Question 6

Study the picture given below and answer the following questions:

Name the structure given in the picture. Name the dynasty and the king who built it. Where is it located? Mention any two architectural features of this structure. What is the significance of a Buddhist Stupa? The Mauryan Empire, Total History and Civics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

(a) Name the structure given in the picture. Name the dynasty and the king who built it.

(b) Where is it located? Mention any two architectural features of this structure.

(c) What is the significance of a Buddhist Stupa?

Answer

(a) The structure given in the picture is Sanchi Stupa. It was built by King Ashoka of Mauryan dynasty.

(b) It is located at Sanchi, 45km from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh.

Two architectural features of this structure are:

  1. Stupa has a semi-spherical solid dome-like structure made of unburnt bricks and stones.
  2. There are four gateways in four directions. They have carved panels depicting events from the life of Buddha and some tales from Jataka stories.

(c) A Buddhist Stupa has special significance. It represents the spiritual body of Buddha containing his relics such as hair, teeth or bones. A casket containing these relics is placed at the base of the dome.