Match the following options in List 1 correctly with those in List 2:

(A)- II, (B)- IV, (C)- I, (D)- III

Inscriptions engraved on the railings and pillars of stupas provide a record of contributions made to construct and adorn them. These contributions were diverse, including donations from kings like the Satavahanas, as well as from guilds, such as the ivory workers who funded a portion of a gateway at Sanchi.

Diverging from the common viewpoint, an archaeologist by the name of H.H. Cole held a distinct stance. He expressed, "Allowing the country to be stripped of original ancient artworks appears to be a self-destructive and indefensible approach." According to him, museums should house plaster-cast replicas of sculptures, with the genuine artifacts remaining in their original discovery locations. Regrettably, Cole's efforts to convince the authorities of Amaravati's significance and the importance of in situ preservation weren't successful. However, his plea was heeded in the case of Sanchi.

During the 19th century, the stupa at Sanchi drew significant interest from Europeans. The French were particularly eager to take the best-preserved eastern gateway to display it in a museum in France, leading them to seek permission from Shahjehan Begum.

James Fergusson, perceived Sanchi as a hub of tree and serpent worship.