The Parkham Yaksha figure is a significant piece of Mauryan or early post-Mauryan art (often debated as 3rd-2nd century BCE). It is a monumental sculpture and is one of the best-known examples of Yaksha worship during that period. The inscription in Brahmi script on the pedestal identifies the figure as Manibhadra.
Among Mauryan idols, the idol inscribed with the name Manibhadra (Yaksha) was found from which place?
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Mauryan Art and Architecture (Pillars, Stupas, Caves, Palace))
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