Question

The Mathura school of art produced a large number of Jaina images that were found at:

A Kankali Tila
B Bhuteshvara
C Sarnath
D None of these

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]

The Mathura school of art produced a large number of Jaina images that were found at Kankali Tila.

Kankali Tila, located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, is an archaeological site where many Jaina images associated with the Mathura school of art have been discovered. The site has yielded a significant number of Jaina sculptures, including Tirthankara images and other Jaina religious iconography. These sculptures reflect the artistic style and influence of the Mathura school of art, which flourished during the Kushan period in ancient India.

Therefore, the correct answer is A) Kankali Tila.