History • Ancient IndiaEasy
The famous rock-cut architecture of the Ajanta Caves primarily represents which of the following religious traditions?
A. Buddhism✓ Correct Answer
B. Jainism
C. Hinduism
D. Ajivika
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Ajanta Caves comprise rock-cut Buddhist monuments featuring prayer halls and monastic complexes carved out of a sheer cliff between the second century BCE and the fifth century CE. Jain and Hindu traditions are prominently represented in nearby sites like Ellora and Badami rather than Ajanta.
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