INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Approximate extent of Vakataka territory and location of neighbouring polities circa 480 CE, during the reign of king Harishena, when most of the caves of Ajanta were built (red dot).

Detailed explanation-2: -The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original group.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. During the Gupta period, Buddhist art became prominent.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ajanta caves and Ellora caves are among the earliest Buddhist architectures. The Ajanta – Ellora caves have evolved during the period 2nd century BC to 6th Century AD.