Evolution of Rock-cut Caves
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2013
Evidence Source
LinkID: ART_ARC_2013_19 Ref: Standard Educational Reference
With reference to the history of Indian rockcut architecture, consider the following statements:
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Option: C
Barabar caves are the oldest in India, not Badami. Ellora is notable for having caves belonging to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.