Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its ancient Buddhist monuments, dating back to the Mauryan period.
Which of the following sites is famous for stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars?
Asked in Forest Officer (RFO) 2018 · Topic: Architecture in Ancient India (Post-Mauryan Architecture: Evolution of Stupas (e.g., Sanchi, Bharhut))
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