Why did rock-cut architecture flourish specifically in Western India?

The presence of hard basaltic rock in the Western Ghats provided a stable medium for carving deep, durable caves.

Cave Architecture Geography

UPSC Archival Analysis

The major rock-cut caves in western India are located at Nasik, Ellora, and Ajanta, primarily in the modern state of Maharashtra.

Exam Year

1993

Evidence Source

ID: ART_ARC_1993_42 Ref: Standard Educational Reference