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Q4 (IAS/2026) History & Culture › Art & Architecture Official Key

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.
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Statement 1 is correct: The Amaravati Stupa (Mahachaitya) is located on the banks of the Krishna River in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, which lies in the lower Krishna valley.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Amaravati Stupa was actually larger than the Great Stupa at Sanchi. The Sanchi Stupa has a diameter of about 36.5 metres and a height of 16.5 metres. In contrast, the Amaravati Stupa had a massive diameter of roughly 50 metres and a height of around 30 metres, making it one of the largest stupas in ancient India.

Statement 3 is correct: The Amaravati school of art profoundly influenced later South Indian sculpture, including the Pallava and Chola styles. Its products and stylistic elements were also carried overseas to Sri Lanka (e.g., Anuradhapura) and South-east Asia, where several Amaravati-style bronze Buddha statues have been discovered.

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This is a classic Art & Culture question blending standard NCERT/TN Board facts with a slightly deeper historical connection (SE Asia trade). It rewards aspirants who read the 'Fate of Amaravati' section in Class 12 NCERT and connect it with the maritime spread of Buddhism.

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Geographical location of the Amaravati Stupa in the lower Krishna valley
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History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 5: Evolution of Society in South India > Archaeological > p. 63
Presence: 4/5
“• The megalithic burial sites of the early historic period. • Excavated material from ancient sites, including ports, capital towns, with architectural remains, such as in Arikamedu, Kodumanal, Alangulam, and Uraivur. • Buddhist sites with stupas and chaityas located in Andhra and Karnataka regions (Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda, etc.)”
Why this source?
  • Identifies Amaravati as a major Buddhist site containing stupas and chaityas.
  • Explicitly places the Amaravati site within the Andhra region.
History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 1: Early India: From the Beginnings to the Indus Civilisation > Neolithic Culture of South India > p. 9
Presence: 3/5
“The Neolithic cultures of South India have been found mainly in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, and the north-western part of Tamil Nadu. These sites have Ash mounds in the centre with settlements around them. More than 200 Neolithic sites have been identified as part of the Neolithic complex. These sites are found near the granite hills with water sources. These sites have been spotted in the river valleys of Godavari, Krishna, Pennaru, Tungabhadra and Kaveri. Sanganakallu, Tekkalakota, Brahmagiri, Maski, Piklihal, Watkal, Hemmige and Hallur in Karnataka, Nagarjunakonda, Ramapuram and Veerapuram in Andhra Pradesh and Paivvampalli in Tamil Nadu are the major Neolithic sites in South India.”
Why this source?
  • Confirms that major ancient sites in Andhra Pradesh are located within the Krishna river valley.
  • Groups Nagarjunakonda, a site often associated with Amaravati, within the Krishna river system.
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