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The history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: : Mandakini Study Institute - Patna
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The history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:

The history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:

  • The Badami cave temples were built in the 6th century CE by the Chalukyas.

  • However, the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India are the Barabar Caves (3rd century BCE).

  • The Barabar Caves (3rd century BCE) are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.

  • They were dedicated to the Ajivikas sect.

  • However, they were mainly built by Ashoka and his grandson Dasharatha, not Chandragupta Maurya.

  • The Ellora Caves (6th–10th century CE) include:

  • Buddhist caves

  • Hindu caves (including Kailasa Temple)

  • Jain caves

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