Question
Download Solution PDFBarabar Caves are in which of the following states?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Bihar.
Key Points
- The Barabar Caves are located in the Jehanabad district of Bihar, India.
- These caves date back to the Maurya Empire during the reign of Emperor Ashoka (273–232 BCE).
- They are known for their rock-cut architecture and are some of the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
- The caves are primarily associated with the Ajivika sect, an ancient Indian religious community.
Additional Information
- Ajivika Sect:
- Ajivika was an ancient Indian heterodox sect that existed during the same period as Jainism and Buddhism.
- The sect believed in determinism and the concept of fate (Niyati).
- Barabar Hill Caves:
- The Barabar Hill Caves consist of four main caves: Lomas Rishi Cave, Sudama Cave, Karan Chaupar Cave, and Visvakarma Cave.
- The interiors of these caves have highly polished surfaces, which is a unique feature.
- Emperor Ashoka:
- Emperor Ashoka was a ruler of the Maurya Dynasty and one of India's greatest emperors.
- He converted to Buddhism and played a key role in spreading Buddhism across Asia.
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