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The Ajanta paintings belong to the?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Harappan periods
  2. Mauryan period
  3. Buddhist period
  4. Gupta period

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gupta period

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Gupta period. The Ajanta paintings are some of the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly Buddhist religious art. These paintings are found in the Ajanta Caves, located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. While the early phase of these caves dates to around the 2nd century BCE, the majority of the paintings and murals were created during the Gupta period (4th to 6th century CE).