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Q. Consider the following pairs:
List A (Caves)
List B (Patronage)
1. Barabar, Bihar
Mauryas
2. Udayagiri, Madhya Pradesh
Chedi Dynasty
3. Sittanavasal, Tamil Nadu
Pallavas
4. Ajanta, Maharashtra
Gupta
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. Consider the following pairs:
| List A (Caves) | List B (Patronage) |
| 1. Barabar, Bihar | Mauryas |
| 2. Udayagiri, Madhya Pradesh | Chedi Dynasty |
| 3. Sittanavasal, Tamil Nadu | Pallavas |
| 4. Ajanta, Maharashtra | Gupta |
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution
The correct option is C 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
- During the Mauryan period, rock-cut caves were generally used as viharas, i.e. living quarters, by the Jain and Buddhist monks. While the early caves were used by the ajivika sect, later, they became popular as Buddhist monasteries. The caves during the Mauryan period were marked by a highly polished finish of the interior walls and decorative gateways. Ex- Barabar and Nagarjuni caves in Bihar. Hence pair 1 is correct.
- Udayagiri caves is located in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the early 5th century AD under the patronage of Chandragupta II (Gupta dynasty), it is famous for having numerous sculptures on the hill walls. The sculpture of Varaha or Boar incarnation of Vishnu is notable. The caves have one of the earliest Hindu sculptures. It also has caves dedicated to Shiva, Narasimha (half-lion, half-man), Narayana (resting Vishnu) and Skanda. Pair 2 is incorrect
- Ajanta caves received patronage initially by Satavahanas and later by Vakatakas and the Guptas.
- Sittanavasal Caves in Tamil Nadu received patronage under the Pallavas and were associated with Jainism.
Explanation:
- During the Mauryan period, rock-cut caves were generally used as viharas, i.e. living quarters, by the Jain and Buddhist monks. While the early caves were used by the ajivika sect, later, they became popular as Buddhist monasteries. The caves during the Mauryan period were marked by a highly polished finish of the interior walls and decorative gateways. Ex- Barabar and Nagarjuni caves in Bihar. Hence pair 1 is correct.
- Udayagiri caves is located in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. Created in the early 5th century AD under the patronage of Chandragupta II (Gupta dynasty), it is famous for having numerous sculptures on the hill walls. The sculpture of Varaha or Boar incarnation of Vishnu is notable. The caves have one of the earliest Hindu sculptures. It also has caves dedicated to Shiva, Narasimha (half-lion, half-man), Narayana (resting Vishnu) and Skanda. Pair 2 is incorrect
- Ajanta caves received patronage initially by Satavahanas and later by Vakatakas and the Guptas.
- Sittanavasal Caves in Tamil Nadu received patronage under the Pallavas and were associated with Jainism.
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