With reference to the art and
archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
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A.
Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar
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B.
Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
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C.
Rock-cut Monuments Mahabalipuram
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D.
Varaha Image at Udayagiri
Correct Answer:
B. Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
Explanation:
The earliest among the following is the Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli.
To elaborate:
Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli is a famous rock sculpture located near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and is dated to around the 3rd century BCE, during the time of Emperor Ashoka.
The Varaha Image at Udayagiri dates from around the early 4th century CE, attributed to the Gupta period.
The Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar is a Hindu temple built in the 11th century CE.
The Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram date back to the 7th and 8th centuries CE, belonging to the Pallava dynasty.
Thus, the Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli was made earliest among these options.
The correct answer is (b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli.
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