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Among Mauryan idols, the idol inscribed with the name Manibhadra (Yaksha) was found from which place?

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Explanation: Mauryan Sculptures Dhauli Rock Elephant (Odisha)—with Ashokan inscription; large, muscular form. Lomas Rishi Cave Elephant (Bihar)—moving form. Vajrasana of Bodh Gaya—Chunar stone; Mauryan polish. Yaksha-Yakshi Sculptures (Main Folk Art): Mathura (Parakham Village): Manibhadra Yaksha Patna (Didarganj): Chamara-Dharini Yakshi Besnagar: Yakshi Gwalior: Manibhadra Yakshi Varanasi (Rajghat): Trimukhi Yaksha Shishupalgarh: Yaksha Vidisha: Yakshi Other Important Discoveries: Patna (Bulandibagh): Clay Statue of a Dancing Girl, Chariot Wheel with 24 Spokes Orissa (Dhauli): Rock-Cutting Elephant Figure Lohanipur (Patna): Statues of Two Jain Tirthankaras Ayodhya: Mauryan Period Clay Sculptures Kalsi (Dehradun): Elephant Sculpture inscribed with a Gajat Ropar: Ivory Seal—The Ruler's Name is Bhadupalakas Kanganahalli: Ashoka Statue—Inscribed with Ranyo Ashoka PYQ’s Solution English 8

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Among Mauryan idols, the idol inscribed with the name Manibhadra (Yaksha) was found from which place?

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