With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

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Correct answer: Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli.  The rock-cut elephant situated in Dhauli was constructed during the reign of Ashoka, who ruled from 272 to 231 BC (3rd Century AD) .  Varaha Image at Udayagiri Hill was built in the 5th century AD by Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) to commemorate the victory over the foreign Shaka.  The rock-cut monuments in Mahabalipuram were constructed during the 7th and 8th centuries AD mainly by the Pallava king Narasimha.  On the other hand, the Lingaraj Temple was built in the 11th century AD, under the reign of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. The temple is a major Shaivite temple, a prime example of Kalinga architecture and is one of the largest temples in Odisha UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 138 14

With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

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