Karla is one of the most famous centres of early rock cut architecture and has received much attenti...........

Culture of India Architecture

Karla is one of the most famous centres of early rock-cut architecture and has received much attention of scholars and commoners alike. What is important about Karla caves?

1. The grand Chaitya griha of Karla is the largest of all the chaita-grihas of India.

2. The rock-cut cave was completed without accepting any financial donation from individuals apart from their voluntary labour.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1: The chaityagriha at Karla is the biggest of its type in the whole of India.The hall measures around thirty eight m deep from door to back. The object of worship is the stupa at the rear end of the chaityagriha.
Statement 2: The caves were caused from the donations and support of a group of assorted individuals. This includes a prince of Maharathi family; merchants, monks etc.The inscriptions of Usavadata and Vasisthiputra Pulumavi mention donation of land to the Veluraka Samgha for this.