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The ancient site of Lakhamandal in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand is primarily renowned for which of the following historical and architectural features dating back to the late ancient period?
A. A vast complex of Shiva temples built in the North Indian Nagara style featuring intricate rock-cut sculptures and inscriptions of the Gupta and post-Gupta periods✓ Correct Answer
B. A sprawling subterranean Buddhist monastery complex containing monolithic rock pillars akin to Ashokan edicts
C. A massive Megalithic burial site containing iron implements and skeletal remains from the southern Neolithic tradition
D. An extensive Harappan trading outpost featuring dockyards and standardized terracotta weights
💡 Solution & Explanation
Lakhamandal is celebrated for its rich archaeological heritage, featuring hundreds of Shiva lingas and shrines constructed predominantly in the post-Gupta architectural style, along with an important inscription belonging to the royal family of the Singha dynasty. The site is situated along the Yamuna river valley and reflects classical hill temple architecture. It has no association with Harappan maritime structures or southern megalithic traditions. Epigraphical studies of the Lakhamandal inscriptions provide vital genealogies of early Himalayan ruling lineages.
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