Discuss the salient features of the earliest Hindu temples.

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Answer the questions based on picture given below:

(i) Where is the Great Stupa shown in the picture located?
(ii) When was the brick mound probably built?
(iii) Which parts of the statue were added during the time of later rulers?

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Answer the questions based on picture given below:

(i) Where are the monolithic temples shown in the picture located?
(ii) Why are they called monoliths?
(iii) What was the difference in the work of stone cutters?

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Answer the questions based on picture given below:

(i) Where is the Jaina monastery in the picture situated?
(ii) What were the rooms of the building used for?

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Describe the different literatures prevailing in the ancient period

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Describe the architecture of the earliest Hindu temples.

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What are Puranas? State some of their characteristics.

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See the picture of an Iron Pillar at Mehrauli and answer the questions related to this picture:

(i) Whose name is mentioned on the inscription written on the pillar?
(ii) How old is this pillar?
(iii) What is an amazing feature of this pillar?
(iv) What is the height and weight of the pillar?

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