Which specific cave complex consists of 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments entirely dedicated to Buddhist art, frescoes, and murals? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The historical stepwell 'Rani Ki Vav' (The Queen's Stepwell), featured on the ₹100 currency note, is located on the banks of which disappearing ancient river?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Rani Ki Vav, located in Patan, Gujarat, was constructed on the banks of the ancient Saraswati River by Queen Udayamati in memory of King Bhima I.
Rani Ki Vav, located in Patan, Gujarat, was constructed on the banks of the ancient Saraswati River by Queen Udayamati in memory of King Bhima I.
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The unique structural landmark 'Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra' in Ajmer was built by destroying or converting which preexisting ancient building?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Qutb-ud-din Aibak converted a grand ancient Hindu-Jain Sanskrit learning college (Saraswati Kanthabharana) into a mosque, retaining many original carved pillars.
Qutb-ud-din Aibak converted a grand ancient Hindu-Jain Sanskrit learning college (Saraswati Kanthabharana) into a mosque, retaining many original carved pillars.
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The ancient 'Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves' in Odisha contain a highly famous historical inscription by King Kharavela. What is this inscription called?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Hathigumpha Inscription (Elephant Cave inscription), written in Prakrit using the Brahmi script by the Kalinga King Kharavela, is located in the Udayagiri caves.
The Hathigumpha Inscription (Elephant Cave inscription), written in Prakrit using the Brahmi script by the Kalinga King Kharavela, is located in the Udayagiri caves.
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