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Ajanta caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, in which about 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves were built, how ancient was that?A. 8th century BCB. 2nd century BCC. 6th century BCD. 4th century BC    1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : B 

The correct answer is B.

  • ​Ajanta caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, which was built in the second century BC.
  • Around 29 rock-cut 'Buddhist caves' have been made in these caves.
  • Ajanta caves are one of the finest examples of Buddhist architecture, cave painting, and sculpture painting.
  • These paintings on the walls and ceilings of the caves depict various incidents of the life of Lord Buddha and various Buddhist deities.
  • These caves are built in the shape of huge horseshoes by cutting the mountain.
  • Ajanta caves were included in the list of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1983.
  • It is believed that these caves were constructed during two different periods 'Satavahana and Vakataka'.


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