Multiple choice

The Ajanta painting belongs to the

  1. Harappan Period

  2. Mauryan Period

  3. Buddhist Period

  4. Gupta Period
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ajanta cave paintings, created between approximately 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE, are masterpieces of ancient Indian art belonging to the Gupta Period (4th-6th century CE). The earliest caves (1-8) were painted during the Satavahana period, but the majority of the famous paintings in caves 9-12 and 17-29 were created during the Gupta era, considered the golden age of Indian art and culture. The paintings primarily depict Buddhist themes and Jataka tales.

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