With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut 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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.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?
Answer:
(c)
Core Books/NCERT
The Barabar Caves date back to the 3rd century BC, Maurya period, of Ashoka (r. 273 BC to 232 BC.) and his son, Dasaratha. These caves were used by ascetics from the Ajivika sect, founded by Makkhali Gosala. Ellora is a World Heritage Site. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain (caves 30–34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian history Tikdam: everyone knows about Bhimbetka so badami can’t be the oldest. Eliminate 1