The rock-cut relief Descent of the Ganges (Fig. 10-26) is probably meant to
A) serve as an allegory of the king's penance.
B) teach Hindu beliefs through dramatic narratives.
C) provide a focus for meditation and ritual devotion.
D) record a historical event.
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