Rock Cut Architecture In India
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📝 Exam-Oriented Q&A
Q1: Which are the oldest rock-cut caves in India?
Answer: Barabar Caves in Bihar.
Q2: What is the Kailasa Temple at Ellora known for?
Answer: It is a monolithic temple carved top-down from a single rock.
Q3: Which cave complex features Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments?
Answer: Ellora Caves.
Q4: What is a ‘Ratha’ in rock-cut architecture?
Answer: A monolithic shrine carved from a single rock, seen in Mahabalipuram.
Q5: Which caves are famous for ancient Indian murals?
Answer: Ajanta Caves.