Consider the following statements regarding the **Dhamek Stupa**: 1. Dhamek Stupa is located at Kushinagar. 2. It was originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BCE. 3. The present stone and brick structure was built around 500 CE during the Gupta period. Which of the statements given above is/are **incorrect**?

Options:

• A: 1 only
• B: 2 only
• C: 3 only
• D: 1 and 2 only

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