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The Mauryan Empire is known for stone carving and highly polished surfaces In addition to tall pilla...........

Ancient and Medieval History(HCS) Mauryan and Post Maurayan

The Mauryan Empire is known for stone carving and highly-polished surfaces. In addition to tall pillars, among its works of art are spectacular free-standing figural carvings of deities known as:

Guilds and systems

Monoliths and stupas

Yakshas and yakshinis

Capitals and abacuses

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Explanation:

Option 3 is correct

Yakshas are male figures, and yakshis are their female counterparts.
They were believed to be spirits that inhabited trees, mountains, rock mounds, rivers, and oceans.
Mythological figures often represented visually in a pair, the yaksha and yakshi are found across early Buddhist, Jain and Hindu art.

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