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‚¬ËœHarmika‚¬„¢, a balcony-like structure that represented the abode of God was part of which architecture?

A.
Buddhist
B.
Mauryan
C.
Mughal
D.
Jainism

Solution:

The correct answer is Buddhist. ‚¬ËœHarmika‚¬„¢, a balcony-like structure that represented the abode of God was part of Buddhist architecture. The Harmika is inspired by a square railing or fence that surrounded the mound of dirt, marking it as a sacred burial site. The Great Stupa at Sanchi, in central India, is one of the earliest stupas, it served as an architectural prototype for all others that followed. The world-famous stupa first constructed by the 3rd-century-BCE Mauryan ruler Ashoka in brick (the same material as those of Sri Lanka) was later expanded to twice its original size in stone. Additional InformationThe Sanchi Stupa was built in the second century BCE and was discovered in 1888. It is one of the most important stupas in India. Its structural features are explained below:The stupa (a Sanskrit word meaning a heap) originated as a simple semi-circular mound of earth, later called the anda. Above the anda, was a harmika which was a balcony-like structure that represented the Abode of the Gods. Arising from the harmika, was a mast called yashti. It was surrounded by an umbrella. Around the mound, there was a railing that separated the sacred space from the outer world. There were stone railings and the gateways which had richly card and installed at the four cardinal points. The elevation of it provided a vertical perspective.

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