Write a note on painting in the Gupta period.

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The paintings of the Gupta period known as ‘murals’ cover the walls of the Ajanta caves of Maharashtra. The decorations on the monastery depict the ways and events of Lord Buddha’s life. Colours were made from natural sources, which make the paintings glow even today. The magnificence of the paintings attract tourists from all over the world.

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