Ajanta Ellora Caves are situated near which of the following cities?
Aurangabad
The Ajanta and Ellora caves are located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. They are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are famous for their rock-cut architecture and ancient Indian art.
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Important Questions from Historical Monuments
With reference to the history of Indian rockcut architecture, consider the following statements:
1. The cases at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut cases were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.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?
Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
- Which of the following materials has been mainly used for building the Jahangiri Mahal in Agra Fort?
- The Bagh caves, which contain Buddhist mural paintings, are located in which of the following states of India?
Where was the Hindu College established in the year 1791?
