The rock-cut elephant at Dhauli was carved during whose reign?

Ashoka. The Dhauli elephant dates to Ashoka's reign, carved above his rock edicts around the 3rd century BCE.

Which of these monuments was made earliest?

Rock-cut elephant at Dhauli. The Dhauli elephant is from Ashoka's time, about the 3rd century BCE. The other three are from the 5th to the 11th century CE.

Which part of the Dhauli elephant is actually carved?

The front part of the elephant. Only the forepart is carved. The rest of the body merges into the surrounding stone.

What does the Udayagiri Varaha panel show?

Vishnu as a boar lifting the earth goddess. The panel shows Vishnu as a boar. He lifts the earth goddess Bhudevi from the cosmic ocean.

Which dynasty patronised the rock-cut monuments at Mahabalipuram?

Pallava. The Mahabalipuram monuments are from the 7th and 8th centuries CE. They were built under the Pallavas.

Which dynasty is credited with building the Lingaraja Temple?

Somavamshi. The Somavamshi dynasty is credited with building the Lingaraja Temple in the 11th century CE.

The Lingaraja Temple is the best-known example of which temple style?

Kalinga. Lingaraja is the best-known example of Kalinga architecture. Its tower rises about 55 metres.

An inscription in Udayagiri’s Cave 6 is dated Gupta year 82. Which date is that, roughly?

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