Q: With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
- The cases at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
- The Barabar rock-cut cases were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.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?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: Option (c)
- The Barabar Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. These rock-cut chambers date back to the 3rd century BC, Maurya period, of Ashoka (r. 273 BC to 232 BC.) and his son, Dasaratha. These caves were used by ascetics from the Ajivika sect, founded by Makkhali Gosala.
- Ellora is a World Heritage Site The 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain (caves 30–34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian history.
- Hence, option (c) is correct.
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