Heterodox Sects and Patronage
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
1995
Evidence Source
LinkID: HIS_ANC_1995_169 Ref: A.L. Basham, History and Doctrines of the Ajivikas
Who used the caves of Barabar as their shelter-house?
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Correct Option: A
The Barabar caves were donated by Emperor Ashoka to be used as a shelter-house by the Ajivika sect of ascetics.