With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture , consider the following statements: 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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.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 ? Options: A . &nbsp1 only B . &nbsp1, 2 and 3 C . &nbsp2 and 3 only D . &nbsp3 only

With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the foll

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With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:

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The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.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?

Options:

A . 1 only

B . 1, 2 and 3

C . 2 and 3 only

D . 3 only

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They were originally made for the Ajivikas during the Mauryan period (322-185 BCE).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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