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Q. Mahaparinirvana image of Buddha is found in which of the following caves in India?

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Ajanta Caves

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Ellora Caves

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Karle Caves

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Nasik Caves

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Solution

The correct option is A Ajanta Caves
Explanation:

Ajanta Cave No. 26 in its interior hall houses a variety of images of Buddha like the Mahaparinibbana image. They are Buddhist Caves and they were used as Chaitya and Vihara. These caves were patronized initially by Satavahanas and later by Vakatakas.

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