Multiple choice

Ajanta paintings are associated with the

  1. Pallavas

  2. Chalukyas

  3. Guptas

  4. Mauryas

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Ajanta cave paintings (c. 2nd century BCE to 480 CE) are associated with the Gupta period, considered the golden age of Indian art. While construction spanned multiple dynasties, the finest paintings were created during Gupta rule. The Pallavas and Chalukyas came later, and Mauryas were too early.

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