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INDIAN CULTURE

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Ellora in Aurangabad (Maharashtra) is famous for ancient caves representing Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Of these, the largest number pertains to
A
Hinduism
B
Buddhism
C
Zorastrianism
D
Jainism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ellora caves are a confluence of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist ways of life. Lying in the lap of the Chamadari hills, the Ellora caves epitomize the zenith of Indian rock-cut architecture. As many as 34 caves extol the glories of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain mythology and philosophy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ellora Caves : Ellora is an archaeological site, 30 km (19 mi) away from Aurangabad city built by the Rashtrakuta rulers. Well known for its monumental caves, Ellora is a World Heritage Site. Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ellora Caves are authentic in terms of the forms and designs, materials and substance, and locations and setting of paintings, rock-cut architecture, sculptures, and unfinished temples of three different faiths, i.e. Buddhism, Brahmanism, and Jainism.

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