What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
- Both were built in the same period.
- Both belong to the same religious denomination.
- Both have rock-cut monuments.
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1 and 2 only
Incorrect Answer1 and 3 only
Incorrect AnswerNone of the statements given above is correct
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Mahabalipuram monuments are attributed to the period of Narasimhavarman-I Mamalla (AD 630-68) – the Pallava ruler. On the other hand Ajanta caves were excavated in different periods (circa. 2nd century B.C. to 6th century A.D.). So statement 1 is incorrect.
Mahabalipuram contains rock-cut sculptures which are associated with Vaishnavites rocks like Arjuna’s penance, the caves of Govardhanadhari and Mahishasuramardini, the Jala-Sayana Perumal temple. Whereas , Ajanta is linked more to the Buddhist religious denomination
Both Mahabalipuram and Ajanta are famous for rock monuments.
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