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The statue of Gommateshwara in Shravanabelagola was erected during the period of ______________.

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Pallavas

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Kalyani Chalukyas

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Gangas

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Vengi Chalukyas

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The correct option is C Gangas
Since the Gangas were Jains, Jainism flourished here. Poojyapada, Vajranandi, Ajitsena and others popularized this religion. Further, they installed a 58 foot monolithic idol of Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola and made it a famous centre.

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