Question

Choose the statements that are true regarding Ajanta Caves:

• A. The cave was rediscovered accidentally by John Smith.
• B. The cave was discovered in 1809.
• C. There are 30 caves in total, of which 5 are temple halls.
• D. All the caves have paintings that narrate the story of stone age.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

There are 30 caves in total, of which 5 are temple halls.

The Ajanta caves were discovered accidentally by a British cavalry soldier, John Smith, in 1819, whilst on a hunting trip in this area. The Ajanta caves are a total of 30 caves divided into two sections, Chaityas and Viharas. The caves are popular for Buddhist art and sculptures, not for the paintings of stone age.