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Q. After being abandoned for about 600 Years, Sanchi was discovered in which year?
Answer: 1818
Notes: The Great Stupa and other Buddhist monuments at Sanchi were discovered in 1818. It was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty. The site, 45 km from Bhopal, was overrun with vegetation. Discovered by General Taylor, excavations began in somewhat disorganized fashion until the Archaeological Survey of India stepped in and took control. It is currently preserved by the Archeological Survey of India.

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