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Archaeological evidence of which of the following dance forms dating back to the century BC was found in the caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri?

  1. A
    Kathak
  2. B
    Kuchipudi
  3. C
    Manipuri
  4. D
    Odissi

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The Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves in Odisha, dating back to the century BC during the reign of King Kharavela, contain relief sculptures depicting dancers and musicians. This provides the earliest archaeological evidence for the classical dance form of Odissi.

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Archaeological evidence of which of the following dance forms dating back to the century BC was found in the caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri?
A
Kathak
B
Kuchipudi
C
Manipuri
D
Odissi

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