UPPCS 2022 Pre

In which of the following stupas, the features of a platform with 'Aryak-Pillars' are found?

Verified Answer
A. Nagarjunikonda
B. Ghantshal
C. Amaravati
D. Bodhgaya

Explanation:

The Amaravati Stupa, located in Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for its distinctive 'Ayaka platforms' (or Ayaka-pillars) which project from the drum of the stupa at the cardinal directions.