INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which one of the following sites is famous for prehistoric paintings?

A	Amrawati
B	Bagh
C	Ajanta
D	Bhimbetka

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Bhimbetka. It is famous for prehistoric paintings. The rock shelters of Bhimbetka are in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the southern edge of the central Indian plateau. The paintings appear to date from the Mesolithic Period right through to the historical period.

Detailed explanation-2: -Boar Rock. Also known as Bhimbetka Shelter III F-19 and Bull Rock, this rock shelter derives its name from its depiction of a large, boar-like creature and is prominent among the hundreds of structures that comprise the Bhimbetka cave paintings.

Detailed explanation-3: -They are situated some 28 miles (45 km) south of Bhopal, in west-central Madhya Pradesh state. Discovered in 1957, the complex consists of some 700 shelters and is one of the largest repositories of prehistoric art in India.

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