Indian archaeologists recently unearthed a life-sized stucco sculpture from a Buddhist site at Phanigiri in Suryapet, Telangana.
a. Pokhran, Rajasthan
b. Phanigiri, Telangana
c. Gaya, Bihar
d. Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh
Details:
- The sculpture is about 1.73 metres in height and 35 cm in width.
- It is considered to have been built at the peak of Ikshavaku dynasty.
- The preliminary excavation at Phanigiri was started by archaeological department official Khaja Muhammad Ahmad in 1941.
- The present excavations are being conducted by assistant professor Srikanth Ganveer as co-excavation director and Pagadam Nagaraju as excavation director.
One must know:
- As per heritage department officials, it represents one of Bhodhisattva in Jathaka Chakra.
- Also, this is the largest stucco sculpture found from India till date.
About the Archaeological Survey of India:
- Alexander Cunningham was the founder of the Archaeological Survey of India.
- Archaeological Survey of India was founded in 1861.
- It is headquartered in New Delhi.
- Its parent organisation is Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Question:
Q. Where is the Buddhist site from which Indian archaeologists recently unearthed a life-sized stucco sculpture?a. Pokhran, Rajasthan
b. Phanigiri, Telangana
c. Gaya, Bihar
d. Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh
