Correct Answer - Option 2 : C
The correct answer is Indonesia.
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Borobudur, also transcribed Barabudur is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang Regency, not far from the town of Muntilan, in Central Java, Indonesia.
- It is the world's largest Buddhist temple.
- The temple consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circulars, topped by a central dome.
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Built: Originally built in the 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty.
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Province: Central Java
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Architect: Gunadharma
- Hence, option 2 is correct.
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Mahabodhi Temple
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Located in: Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
- Mahabodhi temple is considered one of the most important and sacred pilgrim sites in the Buddhist religion.
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Specialty: It was the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment sitting under an ancient Bodhi tree which is still present within the temple.
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Construction: Built in the 3rd century by Emperor Ashoka, the temple was rebuilt from bricks in the 5th century and has remarkable architecture.
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Mahaparinirvana Temple
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Located in: Kushinagar
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Specialty: Famous for housing a huge six meters long idol of Buddha in a sleeping posture. T
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Construction: This ancient single storey Buddha temple made of red sandstone was built by one of the great followers of Lord Buddha, namely Swami Haribala.
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Wat Thai Temple
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Located in: Kushinagar
- Wat Thai Temple is one of the other Buddhist treasures.
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Specialty: A wonderful combination of Buddhist and Thai architecture, the temple is a living architectural masterpiece.
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Sarnath Temple
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Located in: Varanasi.
- Sarnath Temple is widely known to be one of the holiest and must-visit pilgrim sites holding great significance in the Buddhism religion. It is located in Varanasi.
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Construction: Built by Emperor Ashoka.
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Specialty: It is believed that it was at this place that the first spiritual discourse as an enlightened master was given by Lord Buddha.
