Question

The famous ‘chauri’-bearer statue found at Didarganj, Bihar, is classified as belonging to the ______ period.
1. Mauryan
2. Gupta
3. Mughal
4. Rashtrakuta

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Mauryan

The correct answer is Mauryan.

• The famous chauri-bearer statue found at Didarganj Bihar is classified as belonging to the Mauryan period.
• The early Indian statue is represented by this.

• The statue comes under the fine polish Mauryan art.
• It is dated to the 2nd century BCE.
• Kushan period is characterised in particular by the forelock.
• Polished sandstone is the material that is used in making this statue.
• At present, this statue is placed at the Bihar Museum.
• The statue was found by the archaeological department in 1917.
• The length of the statue is 64 feet.
• The sculpture is free-standing.
• The statue is also well proportioned.
• On the banks of the Ganga River, the DIdarganj yakshi was found by excavation.