Q. Whose mortal remains are preserved in the Sanchi stupas?
Answer: Sariputta and Mahamoggallana
Notes: The Sanchi Stupa, located in Madhya Pradesh, is an ancient Buddhist monument. It enshrines the relics of Sariputta and Mahamoggallana, chief disciples of Lord Buddha. These remains were distributed and preserved in various stupas after Buddha’s nirvana around the 5th century BCE. Sanchi was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989 for its historical Buddhist significance.