The dome-like buildings where holy relics of the Buddha or that of Buddhist monks or nuns are kept are called __________.
A
Pillars
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B
Stupas
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C
Samadhis
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D
Stambhs
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Solution
The correct option is B Stupas The Mauryan contribution to the field of art and architecture was mainly in the form of Stupas, pillars or caves. A stupa is a dome-like building in which relics of Buddha or important Buddhist monks or nuns were preserved. The Sanchi Stupa and Bharhut Stupa in Madhya Pradesh are famous examples of stupas.