What does the Heliodorus Pillar signify regarding foreign relations in ancient India?

It signifies the adoption of Indian religions (Vaishnavism) by Greeks, as Heliodorus was a Greek ambassador.

Rock-cut Architecture and Religious Sites

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Consider the following pairs: **Site** **Well known for** 1. Besnagar: Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja: Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal: Jain cave shrine How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Bhaja is a Buddhist cave shrine and Sittanavasal is a Jain cave shrine, while Besnagar is primarily known for its Vaishnavite Heliodorus Pillar. Thus, two pairs are correctly matched.

Exam Year

2023

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ID: ART_ARC_2023_01 Ref: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania

Consider the following pairs: Site Well known for
1. Besnagar: Shaivite cave shrine
2. Bhaja: Buddhist cave shrine
3. Sittanavasal: Jain cave shrine

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs: Site Well known for1. Besnagar: Shaivite cave shrine2. Bhaja: Buddhist cave shrine3. Sittanavasal: Jain cave shrineHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs: Site Well known for
1. Besnagar: Shaivite cave shrine
2. Bhaja: Buddhist cave shrine
3. Sittanavasal: Jain cave shrine

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?