Sanchi Stupa is mainly associated with the art of which religion?

Buddhism

The governing concept is the relationship between ancient religious architecture and the traditions that patronised it. Sanchi is a major Buddhist site in present-day Madhya Pradesh, famous for its stupas, gateways and sculptural panels. The Great Stupa is traditionally associated with the Mauryan emperor Ashoka and was enlarged and decorated in later periods. Stupas functioned as important Buddhist monuments connected with relics, remembrance of the Buddha and the practice of pilgrimage. Therefore option B is correct. Jainism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism all have important monuments in India, but they are not the primary religious association of Sanchi Stupa. The carvings at Sanchi often represent Buddhist stories and symbols, including scenes related to the Buddha’s life through aniconic representation.

This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Ancient Indian History.