Question

What was the main purpose for making panels?

• A. To spread the teachings of Buddha to the common people.
• B. To spread the teachings of Buddha to the rich people only.
• C. To spread the teachings of Mahavira to the common people.
• D. To spread the teachings of Mahavira to the rich people only.

Answer 1

The correct option is A To spread the teachings of Buddha to the common people.

Panels like those found in Amaravati were made mainly to spread the teachings of Buddha among the common people. They delivered information about the stupas and the lifestyle of people in those times while also narrating stories.