INDIAN HISTORY

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ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Cresco paintings of Ajanta caves illustrate the art of the
A
Guptas
B
Mauryas
C
Kushanas
D
Rashtrakutas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The paintings in the Ajanta caves predominantly narrate the Jataka tales. These are Buddhist legends describing the previous births of the Buddha. These fables embed ancient morals and cultural lores that are also found in the fables and legends of Hindu and Jain texts.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ajanta Caves were built during the Gupta period. The Ajanta caves near Aurangabad are famous for their cave, sculpture, architecture, and murals. The caves have been acknowledged as a World Heritage Site by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Bagh caves. Bagh caves near Gwalior represent the paintings of the Gupta era. The Bagh Caves are a group of nine rock-cut monuments.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ajanta caves in Maharashtra, India have among the most beautiful fresco paintings in the world. They depict scenes from the Jataka tales, which have stories of previous lives of the Buddha.

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