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With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
- The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
- At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)
The Barabar rock-cut caves are the oldest rock-cut caves.
They were originally made for the Ajivikas during the Mauryan period (322-185 BCE). The Ellora caves were built between the 5th century and 10th centuries. There were 34 caves out of which 12 were Buddhist caves, 17 were Hindu caves and 5 were Jain caves.
The proximity of the caves clearly demonstrates the religious harmony prevalent at that period of time.
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Answer: (c)
The Barabar rock-cut caves are the oldest rock-cut caves.
They were originally made for the Ajivikas during the Mauryan period (322-185 BCE). The Ellora caves were built between the 5th century and 10th centuries. There were 34 caves out of which 12 were Buddhist caves, 17 were Hindu caves and 5 were Jain caves.
The proximity of the caves clearly demonstrates the religious harmony prevalent at that period of time.
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