The Gandhara art style is a style of Buddhist visual art that developed in the ancient region of Gandhara (present-day northwestern Pakistan and parts of Afghanistan). It is known for its unique synthesis of Indian Buddhist themes with Greco-Roman artistic techniques and iconography, particularly noticeable in the sculptural representation of the Buddha.
Chandraketugarh is an archaeological site located in West Bengal, not Odisha. It was indeed an important ancient port city and urban centre, but the state is incorrectly matched. 2. Inamgaon is a major archaeological site located in Maharashtra. It is a significant and well-studied Chalcolithic period site, known for its evidence of early farming villages in the Deccan region. This row is correctly matched. 3. Mangadu is a place in Kerala, and archaeological findings including megalithic burials have been reported from sites in or near Mangadu in Kerala. While perhaps not as famous as some other megalithic sites, the description as a "Megalithic site" in Kerala is considered correct in this context. 4. Salihundam is an important Buddhist archaeological site in Andhra Pradesh. It features structural remains of stupas, chaityas, viharas, and monastic complexes, as well as sculptures and inscriptions. It is not primarily known for "Rock-cut cave shrines" in the way sites like Ajanta or Ellora are. While there might be minor rock-cut elements, this description is generally inaccurate for Salihundam. 35. The art style which combines indian and greek feature is called:
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2008 · Topic: Post-Mauryan Period (Art and Architecture: Stupa, Chaitya, Vihara, Rock-cut Caves, Gandhara and Mathura Schools)
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