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History GK · Q18

Ancient History Art And Culture

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 18

Q18

The Ajanta Paintings belong to the

A.
Harappan period
B.
Mauryan period
C.
Buddhist period
D.
Gupta period
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Ajanta paintings now in Maharashtra lies in the Western Ghats which marks the boundary of the Deccan land separating it from that of Khandesh along the valley of the river Tapti. An outstanding feature of Ajanta art is that it combines architecture, sculpture and painting in its variety of expression.