Which is called the Ajanta of the Himalayas-

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Which is called the ‘Ajanta of the Himalayas’-

A	TaboMonastery
B	Masrror Temple
C	Key Monastery
D	Guru Ghantal

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Tabo. Key Points. Tabo Monastery is one of the most popular monasteries in the Lahaul and Spiti Valley (Himachal Pradesh) and was founded more than a millennium back in 996 A.D. Tabo Monastery is known as Ajanta of the Himalayas.

Detailed explanation-2: -The monastery is known as “the Ajanta of the Himalayas” because of its frescoes and stucco paintings. The iconography of this period in the temples also supports the bond that existed between the two cultures of India and Tibet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tabo Monastery, also known as the ‘Ajanta of the Himalayas, ‘ is one of the most popular monasteries in the Lahaul and Spiti Valley and was founded more than a millennium back in 996 A.D.

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains Notes: A monastery of international repute, Tabo is situated at the height of 3050 meters in Spiti valley of Himanchal Pradesh.

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