The ancient rock-cut caves of Ajanta in Maharashtra, renowned for their historic frescoes and murals, are almost exclusively dedicated to the iconographies of which faith? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The ancient rock-cut caves of Ajanta in Maharashtra, renowned for their historic frescoes and murals, are almost exclusively dedicated to the iconographies of which faith?
A. Ajivikism
B. Jainism
C. Hinduism
D. Buddhism
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The 30 rock-cut caves of Ajanta are completely Buddhist, dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE, featuring classic masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.
Explanation:
Murud-Janjira Fort, located off the coastal village of Murud in Maharashtra, was the historic stronghold and capital of the Siddis (African descendants).
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