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Their question: “Advent of Buddhism and Jainism instrumental in development of ancient Indian architecture - Discuss (15m, 250w)”
The topper's rock-cut examples (Bhaja, Karle, Ajanta, Ellora, Udayagiri caves, chaitya & vihara) are exactly the material needed to discuss rock-cut architecture as a source of early Indian art and history.
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What they cited: Q11 Architecture: Sanchi & Bharhut Stupas, Amravati Stupa (limestone/marble), Jataka tales, Bhaja & Karle caves, Chaitya & Vihara, Gandhara & Mathura art, Sultanganj Buddha, Udayagiri caves (Odisha), Meguti Jain temple (Aihole), Jali work, Udaigiri caves (Vidisha), Durga temple (Aihole), Ajanta caves, Kailashnath temple (Ellora), Ashokan Tirthankara torso