With reference to Ancient India, Ravanahatha, Pakhawaj, Dotara were well known as
(a) Playwrights
(b) Miniature Paintings
(c) Musical instruments
(d) Sculptures
Explanation Ravanahatha: The Ravanahatha is an ancient, bowed, stringed instrument, believed to be an ancestor of the violin, used in India, Sri Lanka, and surrounding areas, particularly popular among street musicians in Rajasthan, and traditionally associated with the mythical king Ravana.
Pakhawaj: A percussion instrument similar to the tabla but with a single barrel-shaped drum. It was widely used in Dhrupad music during ancient and medieval India.
Dotara: A plucked string instrument, commonly used in Bengali folk music, particularly in Baul and Bhatiyali traditions. It is similar to the Ektara but has two or more strings.
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