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Question
With reference to the picture given alongside, answer the following:
Mention any three important features of Sanchi temple another temples built during the Gupta period.
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Solution
The Sanchi temple, another temple in the Gupta period has a flat roof. The columns of the portico are surmounted by a bell capital. A large number of Stupas, Viharas, and Chaityas were cut out of solid rocks.
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