Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct ? 1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley. 2. In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size. 3. The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia. Select the answer using the code given below :
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
Correct answer
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Amaravati Mahachaitya stood in the lower Krishna valley (Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh). Its limestone relief style shaped later south Indian sculpture, and Amaravati-style pieces reached Sri Lanka and South-east Asia. Statement 2 is wrong: Amaravati was one of the largest stupas in India and is generally reckoned larger than Sanchi, not second to it.
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