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Elucidate the significance of tiger and elephant figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.

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Indian mythology, art and architecture is heavily decorated with figures of animals and trees which also include tigers and elephants. SIGNIFICANCE (1) It now becomes a source for exploring the social and natural environment of historic times. Eg: Padamavati seal of IVC contains Bull elephant rhino & tiger thereby confirming longtevities of preserve of these animals.

also marked strength of the ruling dynasty. Eg: Mauryas, Nandas, (3) Tiger & elephant also appear on vaunting and murals (4) Successful overpowering of tiger & elephants by human rulers depicted strength & godly qualities of rulers. Eg: Tiger sultan taking down a tiger. Eg: Goddesses lifting on tiger. (5) Showed environmental harmony

— SUVAN SHARMA · AIR 148

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SUVAN SHARMA

AIR 1482025

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Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

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