Q. Consider the following statements :

1. Historical narrative of Buddha's visit to Kapilavastu is carved in Bharhut stupa.
2. According to textual tradition there are 24 Buddhas.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: Historical narrative of Buddha's visit to Kapilavast is carved in Sanchi stupa which also contains siege of Kushinara, Buddha's visit to Kapilavastu, visit of Ashoka to Ramgrama stupa. According to textual tradition there are 24 Buddhas but only the first one Dipankar and the last six are pictorially represented, remaining Buddhas are represented symbolically.

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