The Pashupati seal is a significant artifact from the Indus Valley Civilization. B. legends relating to Vikramaditya C. incidents relating to the life of Gautama Buddha D. incidents relating to the life of Mahavira Ans: C Ajanta Caves are famous for their ancient Buddhist rock-cut temples and monastery complexes featuring murals depicting the life of Buddha and Jataka tales.
Pashupati, a male god is associated with
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