{"id":72249,"date":"2024-04-20T11:23:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=72249"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:23:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:23:34","slug":"which-archaeological-site-is-associated-with-the-kushan-empire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-archaeological-site-is-associated-with-the-kushan-empire\/","title":{"rendered":"Which archaeological site is associated with the Kushan Empire?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Parihaspora&#8221; option2=&#8221;Ambaran&#8221; option3=&#8221;Martand&#8221; option4=&#8221;Akhnoor&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>c) Martand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Martand is a ruined temple complex located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the region. The temple was built in the 8th century CE by the Kushan Empire, which was a major power in Central Asia at the time. The temple is a fine example of Kushan architecture and is considered to be one of the most important examples of Indo-Aryan art.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parihaspora is an archaeological site located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is believed to have been a major city during the Kushan Empire, but the site has not been fully excavated.<\/li>\n<li>Ambaran is an archaeological site located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is believed to have been a major city during the Kushan Empire, but the site has not been fully excavated.<\/li>\n<li>Akhnoor is a town located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. 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