INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The highest performance attained by the Mauryan Sculpture in the carving of animal figures . All over the Maurya Empire stone pillars were erected . Pillars of Ashoka are one of the main symbols of the Mauryan Dynasty. Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Detailed explanation-2: -Mauryan art is notable for bright mirror like polish as well as a huge variety of its creations. This art is visible in stone pillars, railings, parasols, capitals, animal and human sculptures and several other motifs besides.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mauryan art encompasses the arts produced during the period of the Mauryan Empire. Although the art encompasses pillars, stupas, and caves, Pillars are the best specimen as the uniformity of style in the pillars suggests that they were all sculpted by craftsmen from the same region.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Sculptures of the Mauryan Age are considered the finest art present in the country of India. It is the royal art that was patronized by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka. The Mauryan art comprises pillars, stupas, Chaitya, rock-cut cave architecture, and many more.