How Sanchi Got Its Name
– Sanchi is a small town in Madhya Pradesh.
– Sanchi’s name is connected to old legends and languages.
– The word “Sanchi” comes from the Sanskrit “Sancha.”
– “Sancha” means heap or collection.
– The Great Stupa is a huge mound in Sanchi.
– It was built to keep sacred relics safe.
– Sanchi’s name means more than stones and bricks.
– Emperor Ashoka built the stupa in the 3rd century BCE.
– Sanchi became a center for Buddhism and learning.