Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

This sculpture of a Satavahana ruler and his wife date backs to which period?

Options:

1st century BCE

2nd century BCE

3rd century BCE

4th century BCE

Correct Answer:

2nd century BCE

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- 2nd century BCE

In the shown sculpture, we can observe a representation of a Satavahana ruler and his wife. Notably, this artwork is a rare depiction of a ruler from the walls of a cave that was generously donated to Buddhist monks. The sculpture's origins can be traced back to the second century BCE.