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With reference to the contribution of Jainism to India culture, describe the following:
Its Contribution in the field of Art and Architecture
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Solution
With reference to the contribution of Jainism to India culture, the given points are described as ahead:
Its Contribution in the field of Art and Architecture: In the early years of the second century BC, the followers of Jain religion, created stupas, built of stone, to honour their saints. The built many rock-cut cave temples. The famous caves in the Udaigiri Hills of Madhya Pradesh and in Ellora in Maharashtra are fine examples of their architecture and sculpture. The colossal status of Gommatesvara at Sravana Belgola in Karnataka is another example of their skill in sculpture. The beautiful jain temples at Mt. Abu in Rajasthan are some of the best specimens of Jain architecture.
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