What is the typical base design of the simplest Nagara-style shikhara?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Square base with curving walls.
The typical base design of the simplest Nagara-style shikhara is square base with curving walls. From this stable square foundation, the walls of the tower (shikhara) rise and curve gradually inwards as they ascend, ultimately meeting at a single point at the top. This curvilinear design symbolizes a mountain peak, specifically the sacred Mount Meru.