Question

Arrange the following sites in chronological order based on the stylistic development of Buddhist sculpture:

a) Mathura

b) Bharhut

c) Sanchi Stupa-1

• A. b-c-a
• B. c-a-b
• C. c-b-a
• D. a-c-b

Answer 1

Answer:

A. b-c-a

Bharhut, located in modern Madhya Pradesh, features early examples of Buddhist narrative sculpture. The sculptures are primarily reliefs carved on the railings and gateway of a stupa. Key characteristics include a more archaic style, with figures often depicted in a somewhat stiff and stocky manner.