Q54.
With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The cases 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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3.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?
Answer
C
Explanation
The Barabar Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India (not Badami), dating to the 3rd century BC, Ashoka period. The Barabar caves were used by ascetics from the Ajivika sect but were made by Emperor Ashoka (not Chandragupta Maurya). At Ellora, caves were indeed made for different faiths — Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain. Only statement 3 is correct.