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Question : Who among the following built the first Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in Bihar?

Option 1: Chandragupta Maurya

Option 2: Ashoka

Option 3: Kanishka

Option 4: Harshavardhana


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Correct Answer: Ashoka


Solution : The correct answer is Ashoka.

The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in Bihar was built by emperor Ashoka. This temple marks the location where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Ashoka, after embracing Buddhism, played a significant role in spreading the teachings of the religion and constructing various monuments associated with the life of Buddha, including the Mahabodhi Temple.

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