Cave architectural buildings of the Mauryan period were used for which of the following purposes?
1. As living quarters by Buddhist monks
2. As dwellings by the Ajivika sect
3. As monastic buildings for Buddhist monks
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation:
Explanation :
Mauryan period saw the emergence of rock-cut cave architectures. During the Mauryan period, these caves were generally used as viharas, i.e. living quarters, by the Jain and Buddhist monks.
- While the early caves were used by the Ajivika sect, later, they became popular as Buddhist monasteries.
- The caves during the Mauryan period were marked by a highly polished finish of the interior walls and decorative gateways.
- Hence, option (d) is correct.