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The 'Ayaka' pillars are a unique architectural feature found in the stupas of which region?
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer: Krishna-Guntur Valley
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: D) Krishna-Guntur Valley š Explanation: Ayaka pillars are highly ornamental pillars set in groups of five on rectangular platforms at the four cardinal points of a stupa. This feature is specific to the Amaravati school of art in the Andhra region, particularly during the Ikshvaku and Satavahana periods. The five pillars are believed to symbolize five major events in the life of the Buddha.