INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Barabar Caves were constructed by emperor Ashoka for the use of Ajivaka ascetics, Hence, it is renowned as the place of origin of the Ajivika sect. Barabar hill caves are Buddhist caves. One can also find a few Hindu and Jain sculptures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Belonging to the Maurya period, these caves were dedicated to Ajivikas, a lost sect today. Three caves are located in the Nagarjuni hill in the name of Gopika, Vadathika, and Vapiyaka caves. Three out of four caves of Barabar Hill bear dedicatory inscriptions by 3rd Mauryan emperor Ashoka.

Detailed explanation-3: -Barabar Caves are situated in the hilly area near Makhdumpur, 25 km south of Jehanabad. These ancient rock-cut Buddhist chambers date back to 3rd Century A.D. and are renowned as the place of origin of the Ajivika sect.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are four caves that form the Barabar caves – Lomas Rishi, Sudama, Karan Chaupar and Vishwa Zopri. Lomas Rishi caves are the most fascinating caves here which has been cut out of a huge mound of granite in such a way that it resembles the wooden huts that the Buddhist monks used to live in.

Detailed explanation-5: -The oldest rock-cut architecture is found in the Barabar caves, Bihar, which were built around the 3rd century BC. Other early cave temples are found in the western Deccan; these are mostly Buddhist shrines and monasteries, dating between 100 BC and 170 AD.