Question

Arrange the following sculpture according to their period : A. Dream of Mayadevi, Amaravati
B. Dream of Mayadevi, Bharhut
C. Dream of Mayadevi, Nagarjunikonda
D. Dream of Mayadevi, Sanchi
E. Dream of Mayadevi, Kanaganahalli Choose the correct answer from the options below :

• A. C, D, A, B, E
• B. D, A, C, E, B
• C. B, D, A, E, C
• D. E, C, A, B, D

Hint:

Logic Tip: Bharhut and Sanchi are earliest Buddhist narrative traditions, followed by Amaravati and later Satavahana centres.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
This question examines the chronological development of Buddhist narrative sculpture depicting the Dream of Mayadevi across different Buddhist art centres in India.

Step 1:
Bharhut sculptures belong mainly to: \[ 2^{nd} \text{ century BCE} \] Known for:
• Early Buddhist narrative reliefs
• Symbolic representation
• Railings and medallions Thus, Bharhut is the earliest among the given examples.

Step 2:
Sanchi relief sculptures mainly belong to: \[ 1^{st} \text{ century BCE} \] These sculptures continue the narrative Buddhist tradition after Bharhut.

Step 3:
Amaravati sculptures flourished mainly during: \[ 2^{nd} \text{ century BCE to } 3^{rd} \text{ century CE} \] Known for:
• Dynamic narrative compositions
• White limestone carving
• Elaborate Buddhist storytelling

Step 4:
Kanaganahalli sculptures belong mainly to the Satavahana period and developed after Amaravati.

Step 5:
Nagarjunikonda sculptures belong mainly to: \[ 3^{rd} - 4^{th} \text{ century CE} \] Thus, they are the latest among the given examples. Therefore, the correct chronology is: \[ B \rightarrow D \rightarrow A \rightarrow E \rightarrow C \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(3) B, D, A, E, C}} \]