Arrange the architectural elements of a Stupa in chronological order from top to bottom.
A. Medhi
B. Harmika
C. Vedika
D. Chhatri
E. Anda
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → D, B, E, A, C
D. Chhatri
B. Harmika
E. Anda
A. Medhi
C. Vedika
In the subsequent century, stupas were elaborately built with certain additions like the enclosing of the circumambulatory path with railings and sculptural decoration. There were numerous stupas constructed earlier but expansions or new additions were made in the second century BCE. The stupa consists of a cylindrical drum and a circular anda with a harmika and chhatra on the top which remain consistent throughout with minor variations and changes in shape and size. Apart from the circumambulatory path, gateways were added. Thus, with the elaborations in stupa architecture, there was ample space for the architects and sculptors to plan elaborations and to carve out images.
Note: This question is out of NCERT.