Which ancient Buddhist site in India was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2026 ?
Sarnath
Sarnath, near Varanasi, is where the Buddha delivered his first sermon (Dhammachakkappavattana), and it is one of the four principal Buddhist pilgrimage sites. It had been on India’s Tentative List since 1998.
On 25 July 2026, at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, Republic of Korea, the Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath was inscribed on the World Heritage List under criteria (iii) and (vi). The serial property covers the Chaukhandi Stupa and the archaeological remains including the Dhamek and Dharmarajika stupas, and it became India’s 45th World Heritage property.
Sanchi (Buddhist Monuments, 1989), Ajanta Caves (1983) and Nalanda (Excavated Remains of Nalanda Mahavihara, 2016) were inscribed in earlier years, so none of them was added in 2026.
Sarnath option is correct.
Important Questions from Art and Culture
With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:
1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avadanashataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts?
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical person Known as
1. Aryadeva – Jaina scholar
2. Dignaga – Buddhist scholar
3. Nathamuni – Vaishnava scholar
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
"Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
The Chief food of this state is :
