<P> Sanchi , also written Sanci , is a Buddhist complex , famous for its Great Stupa , on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh , India.It is located in 46 kilometres ( 29 mi ) north - east of Bhopal , capital of Madhya Pradesh . The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE . Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha . It was crowned by the chatra , a parasol - like structure symbolising high rank , which was intended to honour and shelter the relics . The original construction work of this stupa was overseen by Ashoka , whose wife Devi was the daughter of a merchant of nearby Vidisha . Sanchi was also her birthplace as well as the venue of her and Ashoka 's wedding . In the 1st century BCE , four elaborately carved toranas ( ornamental gateways ) and a balustrade encircling the entire structure were added . The Sanchi Stupa built during Mauryan period was made of bricks . The complex flourished until the 11th century . </P>
<P> Sanchi , also written Sanci , is a Buddhist complex , famous for its Great Stupa , on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh , India.It is located in 46 kilometres ( 29 mi ) north - east of Bhopal , capital of Madhya Pradesh . The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE . Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha . It was crowned by the chatra , a parasol - like structure symbolising high rank , which was intended to honour and shelter the relics . The original construction work of this stupa was overseen by Ashoka , whose wife Devi was the daughter of a merchant of nearby Vidisha . Sanchi was also her birthplace as well as the venue of her and Ashoka 's wedding . In the 1st century BCE , four elaborately carved toranas ( ornamental gateways ) and a balustrade encircling the entire structure were added . The Sanchi Stupa built during Mauryan period was made of bricks . The complex flourished until the 11th century . </P>
who built the stupa at sanchi in madhya pradesh mcq
who built the stupa at sanchi in madhya pradesh mcq
Ashoka
Ashoka