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The major contributions of the Mauryan empire to art and architecture was/were:

A
Stupas
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Wooden artifacts
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C
Pillars
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D
Caves
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The correct options are
A Stupas
C Pillars
D Caves
Ashoka’s period witnessed the transition from the use of wood to stone in artworks. The major contributions of the Mauryan empire to art and architecture were stupas, pillars and caves. These transitions took place after the death of Bindusara in 273 B.C.E.

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