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Ancient History 2015 MCQs

With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
  • A Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar
  • B Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
  • C Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
  • D Varaha Image at Udayagiri

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The correct answer is B.

Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar-According to historical accounts, the Lingaraj Temple was built in the 11th century by Jajati Keshari, who was a Somvanshi king. However, there is a belief that the Swayambhu Shivalinga in the temple was worshipped even in the 7th century.

Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli-Rock cut elephant found at Dhaulagiri (Dhauli), which has been dated by historians to the third century BCE (272-231 B.C), one of the oldest known.

Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram-It is built during the 7th century under the patronage of Pallava Kings.

Varaha Image at Udayagiri-A sculpted panel at the Gupta-period (4th-6th century CE) caves of Udayagiri, Madhya Pradesh, India. The caves are rock-cut Hindu shrines and this panel shows Vishnu as the boar-headed incarnation Varaha.

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