Who built the original brick stupa at Sanchi?

Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.

Sacred Buddhist Geography

UPSC Archival Analysis

Sanchi is the major stupa site not connected to a life event of Buddha. Sarnath, Bodhgaya, and Kusinara are all sites of his life's turning points.

Exam Year

2011

Evidence Source

ID: ART_ARC_2011_75 Ref: Standard Educational Reference