INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

GUPTA PERIOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?
A
Lomas Rishi cave
B
Nasik caves
C
Ellora caves
D
Bagh caves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Bagh caves . Bagh caves near Gwalior represent the paintings of the Gupta era.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta Period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves and the other surviving example of Gupta paintings is Bagh Caves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some examples of the famous Gupta arts include the head of the Shiva, the head of the Parvati, Ganga and Yamuna terracotta sculptures, the standing Buddha in Saranath, and The red sandstone image of the Buddha located in Mathura, etc. Along with the Gupta art, paintings were also prevalent in the Gupta Empire.

Detailed explanation-4: -Very important rock-cut sites outside the Gupta Empire proper, to the south, are the Ajanta Caves and Elephanta Caves, both mostly created in the Gupta period, and the Ellora Caves which were probably begun around the end of it.

Detailed explanation-5: -3. Which of the following is/are the example of cave paintings? Explanation: Indian cave paintings and rock cut structures that reflect the ingenuity and skill of their masters. Ajanta Caves, Armamalai Cave and Badami Cave Temples are the best example of Mural Paintings or cave paintings.

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