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Stupas were mounds that originally contained what sacred items?
ARoyal treasure hoards
BVedic manuscripts
CTirthankara statues
DRelics of the Buddha
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Relics of the Buddha
They held relics such as bodily remains or objects used by the Buddha, so the whole stupa was venerated.
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