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Statewise GK · Q1009

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 1009

Q1009

The earliest surviving examples of Kashmiri painting is found in ............... .

A.
Anantnag
B.
Gilgit
Answer
C.
Kulgam
D.
Kupwara

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The earliest surviving examples of Kashmiri paintings come from Gilgit which date from about 8th century AD. These paintings represent a highly developed style. Kashmiri paintings developed through the Gandhara and Gupta Indian mannerism with certain local elements.