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The famous rock-cut caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, known for their Jain inscriptions and sculptures, are located in which modern-day Indian state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Odisha✓ Correct Answer
D. Karnataka
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, famous for their ancient Jain monastic cells and inscriptions dating back to King Kharavela of the Mahameghavahana dynasty, are situated near Bhubaneswar in Odisha. Maharashtra is famous for Buddhist rock-cut monuments like Ajanta and Ellora rather than these specific Jain caves.
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