1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Indian rock-cut architecture includes Badami caves (6th century AD), Barabar caves for the Ajivikas (3rd century BC), and Ellora caves (5th-10th centuries AD), showcasing diverse religious traditions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, with remarkable architectural complexity.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Badami caves were constructed by the Chalukya dynasty, in their capital Badami, which was earlier known as Vatapinagar. Barabar caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Barabar Caves were patronized by Emperor Ashoka and his successors. These are located in Jehanabad district, Bihar.
Statement 3 is correct: Ellora caves are a complex of Hindu (Caves 13-29), Buddhist (Caves 1-12) and Jain (Caves 30-34) monuments. These were built during the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It was designated as a World heritage site by UNESCO.