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Q · Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
The Mauryan Empire is known for which architectural remains? 1. Stupas 2. Pillars 3. Rock-cut caves Select the correct answer:
TopicMauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Stupas, pillars (with inscriptions), and rock-cut caves (Barabar Hills) are key architectural legacies of the Mauryas.
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3