The Chola period (roughly 9th to 13th centuries CE) in South India is particularly renowned for its exquisite bronze sculptures, among which the Nataraja figure holds iconic status.
The famous bronze image of Nataraja is a fine example of which art ?
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2012 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Hoysalas of Dwarasamudra)
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Answer: A. Chola Art
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