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The famous terra-cotta images of
rivers Ganga and Yamuna from the
Gupta period have been found at
(a) Ahichchhatra
(b) Kaushambi
(c) Rajghat
(d) Bhitargaon

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Ganga and Yamuna, two life-sized terracotta images, originally installed in niches flanking the main steps leading to the upper terrace of the Shiva temple at Ahichhatra. belong to the Gupta period 4th century A.D.

Option a)Ahichchhatra
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