Q: What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
a) Both were built in the same period.
b) Both belong to the same religious denomination.
c) Both have rock-cut monuments
The correct answer is 3 only.
Ajanta Caves
- The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district are a group of 30 Buddhist rock-cut cave monuments that date from the second century BCE to roughly 480 or 650 CE.
- The majority of the monuments are linked to the reign of Narasimha Varman-I, Mamalla (AD 630-68), the Pallava emperor, even though there is some indication of architectural activity dating back to Mahendravarman-I, the father of Mamalla (AD 600-30).
- Different eras saw the excavation of the Ajanta caves. Hence, Statement 1 is not correct.
- Ajanta was a member of the Buddhist faith. While scenes from Mahabalipuram, like as Arjuna’s penance and the Jala-Sayana Perumal Temple, are primarily associated with Vaishnavites. Hence, Statement 2 is not correct.
- Because Chaityas, Viharas, and Stupas were all carved out of rock in Ajanta, both are rock-cut structures. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
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