Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is
the difference between the two?
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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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.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?Options
Answer
(C)