What Was the Purpose of the Stupas Built in Southern

question 53

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the stupas built in southern India?

• A)irrigation systems to supply crops
• B)defensive barriers to prevent invasions
• C)religious temples and living quarters
• D)astronomical devices to calculate geographic distances
• E)military barracks to house warriors

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