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Explanation
The correct answer is Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli.
• Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli was created during Ashoka’s reign (272-231 BC).
○ It is the earliest among the four options.
• Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar was created in 11th AD.
• Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram are 7th century AD creations.
• The Varaha Image at Udayagiri was created in the 5th century AD.
Rock-cut Elephant
• The rock-cut elephant above the Edicts is the earliest Buddhist sculpture of Odisha.
• The stone elephant shows the animal's foreparts only, though it has a fine sense of form and movement.
• It is considered as one of the few remains of Mauryan art.
Lingaraja Temple
• Lingaraj Temple, built in the 11th century AD, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered as the largest temple of the city Bhubaneswar.
• It is believed to have been built by the Somvanshi King Yayati I.
• It is a classic example of Kalinga style of architecture.
Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
• The Rock-cut monuments at Mahabalipuram were built by the Pallava king Narsimha in the 7th and 8th centuries.
• The beauty of the rock-cut sculpture of the temple is reflective of the artistic tastes of the erstwhile Pallava rulers.
Varaha Image at Udayagiri
• The iconic Varaha sculpture which represents the story of the rescue of Bhudevi (Earth)
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