Consider the following statements with respect to Sittanvasal paintings 1 These paintings were patro...........

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Consider the following statements with respect to Sittanvasal paintings:

1. These paintings were patronized by the Pandyas.

2. These paintings were done on the ceilings of Buddhist shrines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

• The tradition of painting also existed in the south in Tamil Nadu with regional variations during the regimes of Pallava, Pandya and Chola dynasties.
• During the reign of Pandyas, the Tirumalaipuram caves and Jaina caves at Sittanvasal are some of the examples of the mural painting art. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• In Sittanavasal, the paintings are visible on the ceilings of Jaina shrines, in verandas, and on the brackets. On the pillars of the veranda are seen dancing figures of celestial nymphs. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
• The Pandyas ruled over the present day southern Tamil Nadu, with their capital at Madurai. Their royal emblem was carp. The Pandya kings assumed titles like Thennavar and Minavar.
• Maduraikkanji written by Mangudi Maruthanar describes the socio-economic condition of the Pandya country including the flourishing seport of Korkai.