Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

1.         Provida style was produced in the reign of Vijayanagar emperors. 2.         This style made use of pillars where elephants were mostly depicted.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1: It is correct. The Vijayanagar emperors created thier own architecture style named Provida style which plays a lot of emphasis on piers and pillars. Statement 2: It is incorrect. The pillars of provida style had inscribed the tales from Ramayana and Mahabharata on the various temple that they have established. Example: Vithalswami temple and Hazari temple at Humpi, Karnataka. Horse was a recurring animal present in all the depictions.