Q. The propagators of the Amaravati school of architecture was :

A
Mauryans
B
Cholas
C
Satavahaas
D
Guptas
Solution:

Amravati Style of Art, evolved in Amaravati, (Andhra Pradesh), was patronized first by the Satavahanas and later by the Ikshvakus and also by other groups, flourished for nearly six centuries starting from 200-100 BC.

The material used in Amravati stupas is a distinctive white marble and Amaravati sculptures have a sense of movement and energy with profound and quiet naturalism in human, animal and floral forms.

Prominent places where this style developed are Amravati, Nagarjunikonda, Goli, Ghantasala and Vengi.

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