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Sanchi Stupa was built by

  1. Samudra Gupta

  2. Krishnadeva Raya

  3. Harsha

  4. Ashoka
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Explanation

The Sanchi Stupa was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. It was built to house the relics of the Buddha and is one of the oldest and most important Buddhist monuments in India. Ashoka built it after converting to Buddhism following the Kalinga War.

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