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BHAVIKA CHOFRAAIR 25· 2025

Question 2Provide an account and discussGS1GS1

संची स्तूप के ऐतिहासिक और स्थापत्य महत्व का विवरण दीजिये। साथ ही, इसने भारत की भविष्य की स्थापत्य को कैसे प्रेरित किया, की चर्चा करें। (उत्तर में 150 शब्द होंगे) / Provide an account of the historical and architectural importance of the Sanchi Stupa. Also, discuss how it inspired the future architecture in India. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

The Sanchi Stupa works as not only Buddhist relic but about an example of living history of India:

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Main Body

The Sanchi Stupa works as not only Buddhist relic but about an example of living history of India:

1. Gives account of Asokan addition to Stupa.

2. Has decoration of Umravati School of Art

3. Gives insight into burial practices of ancient India.

4. Provide account of patrons of Buddhism.

Significance in architecture:

1.can be seen as the dome's inspiration in kashmppach Bhawan

2. can be seen as borrowing from Hindu tradition of Shikhara

3. can be seen as a historical source of marble sculptures that adorn encrusts Stupa

Thus the Sanchi Stupa remains an essential part of Indian Heritage that continues to inspire contemporary architecture.

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Conclusion

Thus the Sanchi Stupa remains an essential part of Indian Heritage that continues to inspire contemporary architecture.

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  • Structured approach with clear enumeration of points
  • Mentions specific historical details (Asokan, Umravati)
  • Connects architectural significance to broader historical context

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BHAVIKA CHOFRA

AIR 252025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Sculpture

Sanchi Stupa

Writing Stats

141

Total words

9

Paragraphs

informative

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