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Highlight the contribution of Guptas to architecture.
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Solution
- The Guptas were the first to construct temples, which evolved from the earlier tradition of rock-cut shrines.
- Adorned with towers and elaborate carvings, these temples were dedicated to all Hindu deities.
- The most notable rock-cut caves are found at Ajanta and Ellora (Maharashtra), Bagh (Madhya Pradesh) and
- Udaygiri (Odisha).
- The structural temples built during this period resemble the characteristic features of the Dravidian style.
- Two remarkable examples of Gupta metal sculpture are
- a copper image of Buddha about 18 feet high at Nalanda.
- Sultanganj Buddha seven-and-a-half feet in height.
- Gupta paintings are found on the Fresco of the Ajanta caves and the Bagh cave in Gwalior.
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