Bihar Special GK PYQ 479 of 603 · Art and Culture

Chandragupta’s palace situated at Pataliputra is mainly made up of –

  1. ABricks
  2. BStones
  3. CWood
  4. DClays

41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996

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Correct answer: (c) Wood

Explanation

Excavations at Bulandibagh and Kumrahar near Patna (Pataliputra) in Bihar have revealed remains of huge wooden buildings of the Mauryan period. The credit for bringing these to light goes to Mr. Spooner. Bulandibagh yielded remains of the city fortification, while Kumrahar yielded remains of the royal palace.

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