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Which scholar, due to his ignorance, incorrectly considered Sanchi to be a center of 'Tree and Serpent worship'?

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To remember this, associate "Fergusson" with "Foliage and Fauna." He saw the trees (foliage) and serpents (fauna) but missed the Buddha! It highlights how early Western scholars often viewed Indian art through the lens of their own limited cultural perspectives.

Updated On: May 11, 2026

James Fergusson
Walter Elliot
H.H. Cole
Colin Mackenzie

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The Correct Option is A

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