The rock-cut relief Descent of the Ganges (Fig. 10-24) is probably meant to ________________
A. serve as an allegory of the king's benevolence
B. teach Hindu beliefs through dramatic narratives representing the gods
C. provide a focus for meditation and ritual devotion
D. record a historical event
Answer: A
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