All provided pairs of early ancient Indian monuments/sculptures and their patrons are correct.
With regard to the early ancient Indian monuments, sculptures and their patrons, identify the correct pair(s) from the following : 1. Amaravati—Satavahana 2. Cave shrines at Barabar hills—Ashoka 3. Kailash temple at Ellora—Rashtrakutas 4. Stupa at Shaji-ki-Dheri near Peshawar—Kanishka
Asked in Sub Inspector 2021 · Topic: Architecture in Ancient India (Mauryan Stupas, Monolithic Pillars, and Rock-cut Caves)
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