History • Ancient IndiaHard
Consider the following statements regarding the architectural evolution of rock-cut caves in ancient India: 1. The Barabar and Nagarjuni hills near Gaya contain rock-cut caves dedicated by Ashoka and his grandson Dasharatha to the Ajivika sect. 2. The Karle chaitya hall is the largest rock-cut Buddhist chaitya in India and features a magnificent wooden vaulted roof preserved over two millennia. 3. The Ajanta caves were excavated exclusively during the Gupta period under the patronage of Harishena of Vakataka dynasty. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct because the Barabar caves bear inscriptions confirming their dedication to the Ajivikas, and the Karle chaitya is renowned for its grand architectural proportions and timber-ribbed ceiling. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Ajanta caves were excavated in two distinct phases spanning several centuries from the 2nd century BCE to the late 5th century CE, involving multiple dynasties including the Satavahanas and Vakatakas.
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