Question

In which period 'Amaravati Stupa' was built?
1. Gupta's
2. Mauraya's
3. Satvahana's
4. Vardhan's

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Satvahana's

The correct answer is Satvahana's.

• Amaravati Stupa was built during the period of the Satavahanas.

• Amravati Stupa
  • The Buddhist Stupa at Amaravati was discovered by Colin Mackenzie in 1797.
  • It was established in the 3rd-2nd century BC and expanded in the 1st-4th century AD under the patronage of the Satavahanas and Ikshvaku.
  • It has a circular altar, which depicts Lord Buddha in his human form atop an elephant.
  • The high platforms of the stupa are spread in four directions.

• Satvahanas
  • It was established in the Late 2nd century BCE.
  • Founder- Simuka.
  • Simuka laid the foundation of his empire after destroying the Kanva power.
  • The Matsya Purana lists thirty Satavahana kings who ruled in Deccan, though their geographical extent kept changing.
  • Last ruler- Vijaya.