Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the Ratnagiri Buddhist site in Odisha is/are correct?
1.It flourished between the 4th and 12th centuries CE and experienced its peak development under the Bhaumakara dynasty.
2.A copper plate inscription recording the residence of Queen Karpurashri provides clear evidence of historical female patronage at the site.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Ratnagiri (Hill of Jewels) is renowned as a prominent epicenter for the Mahayana and later Vajrayana schools. It reached its zenith between the 8th and 10th centuries CE under the active patronage of the Bhaumakara dynasty.
- Statement 2 is correct: Ratnagiri provides tangible proof of royal female involvement in its affairs. A specific copper plate inscription records that Queen Karpurashri of the Bhaumakara line chose this monastery as her residence, confirming high-status female patronage.
