Why did Kanheri have so many caves?

It was a major educational and residential hub for monks, situated on an ancient trade route connecting ports like Sopara and Kalyan.

Buddhist Rock-cut Sites

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Kanheri Caves near Mumbai contain more than 100 Buddhist rock-cut monuments, making it one of the largest such complexes in India.

Exam Year

2002

Evidence Source

ID: ART_ARC_2002_114 Ref: Standard Educational Reference