With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: (2014) Famous Shrine Location 1 . Tabo monastery and temple complex Spiti Valley 2 . Lhotsava Lhakhang Zanskar Valley 3 . Alchi Temple Complex LadakhWhich of the above pairs given is/are correctly matched?
✓ Correct answer: c) 1 and 3 only
ExplanationPair 1 is correctly matched : Tabo Monastery situated in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India is a historically and culturally significant Buddhist monastery.It was founded in 996 CE and is one of the oldest continuously functioning Buddhist monasteries in India and is renowned for its exquisite murals, sculptures, and architecture reflecting a blend of Tibetan and Indian artistic influences.Pair 2 is incorrectly matched : Lhotsava Lhakhang is located in Nako village which is part of Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.Pair 3 is correctly matched : Alchi Temple Complex located in the village of Alchi in Ladakh, India and was built in the 12th century is another important Buddhist site.It is particularly famous for its unique and well- preserved wall paintings which showcase a fusion of Indian and Kashmiri artistic styles.
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