The terrace surrounding the stupa, made for the pilgrims to perform pradakshina, is known as .
A
anda
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B
harmika
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C
torana
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D
medhi
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Solution
The correct option is D medhi The stupa from Ashoka's time had a common basic structure. They were surrounded by terraces above the base of the stupa known as medhi, which were used as a path for the pilgrims to perform pradakshina.