With reference to the Barabar caves consider the following statements 1 These are rock cut caves 2 T...........

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With reference to the Barabar caves, consider the following statements.

1. These are rock-cut caves.

2. The cave was patronised by Ashoka for the Ajivika sect.

3. They have been carved entirely out of granite.

4. The caves host fine Buddhist miniature paintings.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

1,2&3 only

2&4 only

1,3&4 only

All the above

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Explanation:

These caves are situated in the twin hills of Barabar (four caves) and Nagarjuni (three caves).The caves were used by ascetics from the Ajivika sect, founded by Makkhali Gosala, a contemporary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and of Mahavira, the last and 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.Also present at the site are several rock-cut Buddhist and Hindu sculptures from later periods.
Most caves at Barabar consist of two chambers, carved entirely out of granite, with a highly polished internal surface and exciting echo effect.Similar examples include the larger Buddhist Chaitya, found in Maharashtra, such as in Ajanta and Karla Caves. The Barabar caves greatly influenced the tradition of South Asian rock-cut architecture.