Discuss the role of the begums of Bhopal in preserving the Stupa at Sanchi.

The contribution of Shahjahan Begum and her successor Sultan Jehan Begum was praise worthy in the preservation of the Stupas at Sanchi. Their contribution can be described as follows:

1. They donated money for the up-keep of the Stupas at Sanchi.

2. Sultan Jahan Begum contributed a lot of money for the erection of a museum and a Guest House.

3. The European also supported to preserve the Stupa.

4. John Marshall lived in that guest house and wrote many books. He dedicated his important books on Sanchi to Sultan Jahan Begum.

Thus, the Stupas survived due to the wise decisions of the Begums of Bhopal.