- Requires knowledge of the periods of major Indian art and architectural sites. - Chronological ordering of the listed sites. - Dhauli Elephant dates back to the Maurya period under Ashoka.
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2015 · Topic: Architecture in Ancient India (General Features and Evolution of Rock-cut Architecture)
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