Sanchi stupa was rediscovered in the year ________ by General Henry Taylor.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1818.
The Sanchi Stupa, located in Madhya Pradesh, is one of the oldest Buddhist monuments in India, originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Its rediscovery in 1818 by General Henry Taylor brought it to the attention of historians and archaeologists during the British colonial period. The site is now famous for its elaborate gateways (toranas), stupas, and carvings depicting Jataka tales. Other years mentioned in some references are incorrect; 1818 is the historically accepted date of rediscovery.