Multiple choice

Consider the following historical places:

  1. Ajanta Caves
  2. Lepakshi Temple
  3. Sanchi Stupa

Which of the places given above is/are known for mural paintings?

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ajanta Caves have mural paintings in caves 1, 2, 16 and 17. Some of the paintings were commissioned by Harisena of Vakataka dynasty. The theme of the paintings was Jataka tales. Lepakshi Temple is renowned for being one of the best repositories of mural paintings of the Vijaynagar kings. Sanchi Stupa has many beautiful sculptures, but not mural paintings.

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