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Question
Give an example of sculpture during the Chola period.
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Solution
The Cholas excelled in making images of gods and goddesses made of stone and bronze; e.g., the bronze image of Lord Shiva as ‘Nataraja’ – Lord of Dance, is an excellent work of art.
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