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During the Gupta period, what was the most distinctive class of pottery?
During the Gupta period, what was the most distinctive class of pottery?
Which Indian temple architecture stage saw the emergence of Shikharas replacing flat roofs?
Which Indian temple architecture stage saw the emergence of Shikharas replacing flat roofs?
Which Stupa site is not mentioned in the text as a location where Gupta pottery remains were found?
Which Stupa site is not mentioned in the text as a location where Gupta pottery remains were found?
Which architectural feature was introduced in the second stage of Indian temple architecture?
Which architectural feature was introduced in the second stage of Indian temple architecture?
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Which architectural style was introduced during the third stage of temple architecture?
Which architectural style was introduced during the third stage of temple architecture?
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In Indo-Islamic architecture, which event marked the beginning of this architectural style in India?
In Indo-Islamic architecture, which event marked the beginning of this architectural style in India?
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During which era did the classical era of sculpture begin in India?
During which era did the classical era of sculpture begin in India?
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Which site in Karnataka is known to be the largest stupa site excavated so far?
Which site in Karnataka is known to be the largest stupa site excavated so far?
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Which type of stone was commonly used in Gupta sculptures?
Which type of stone was commonly used in Gupta sculptures?
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What is depicted in the Vessantara Jataka from Goli (1st century AD)?
What is depicted in the Vessantara Jataka from Goli (1st century AD)?
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Which center remained the main art production site for classical sculptures during the Gupta era?
Which center remained the main art production site for classical sculptures during the Gupta era?
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What was the pivot of Gupta sculpture according to the text?
What was the pivot of Gupta sculpture according to the text?
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What was the main material used for making Indus Valley pottery?
What was the main material used for making Indus Valley pottery?
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What was the primary decoration technique used on the black-painted Indus Valley pottery?
What was the primary decoration technique used on the black-painted Indus Valley pottery?
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Which type of pottery from the Gupta period was mainly decorated with geometric patterns in various colors?
Which type of pottery from the Gupta period was mainly decorated with geometric patterns in various colors?
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What was the likely purpose of perforated pottery found in ancient Indian civilizations?
What was the likely purpose of perforated pottery found in ancient Indian civilizations?
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From which sites were evidence of a well-developed bead industry discovered during ancient times?
From which sites were evidence of a well-developed bead industry discovered during ancient times?
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During which historical period did Indian sculpture considerably progress and become largely influenced by Buddhism?
During which historical period did Indian sculpture considerably progress and become largely influenced by Buddhism?
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