Question

Which of the following statements about the Ellora Caves is correct?

• A. Ellora consists of 29 caves dedicated only to Buddhism.
• B. Ellora has 34 caves, dating between the 7th and 9th centuries AD, dedicated to Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain faiths.
• C. Ellora was built exclusively for Jain monks.
• D. Ellora caves were constructed during the Mauryan period.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Ellora has 34 caves, dating between the 7th and 9th centuries AD, dedicated to Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain faiths.

Chronologically Significant Mahayana Chaityas: Ajanta – Comprising 29 caves in total, with Chaitya halls in Caves 9, 10, 19, and 26, while the rest are viharas. Built under the Satavahanas and later expanded by the Guptas and Chalukyas, these caves are primarily Buddhist. Ellora – Featuring 34 caves dating from the 7th to 9th centuries CE, with structures dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.