Which of the following places are Buddhist cave temples?

The Correct answer is Ajanta.

Key Points

• Ajanta Caves are a group of Buddhist cave temples located in Maharashtra, India.
• The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, with figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales.
• They were built during the period between the 2nd century BCE and 480 CE.
• The caves were used as monasteries and prayer halls by Buddhist monks.
• Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

 Additional Information

• Nalanda
  • Nalanda was an ancient center of learning located in present-day Bihar, India.
  • It was a university during the Gupta period and later, renowned for being one of the first residential universities in the world.
  • Nalanda University attracted students from all over the world, including China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, Mongolia, Turkey, Sri Lanka, and South East Asia.
• Khajuraho
  • Khajuraho is famous for its Hindu and Jain temples located in Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • The temples are renowned for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
  • They were built between 950 and 1050 CE by the Chandela dynasty.
• Bhimbhetka
  • Bhimbhetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh, India, that span the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period.
  • The site includes more than 750 rock shelters and is famous for its rock paintings.
  • It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003.