With reference to the history of Indian rockcut architecture, consider the following statements: 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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3.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?
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A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer: 3 only
Option c is the correct answer.
Statements 1 and 2 both are incorrect. Not Badami, Barabar caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. Barabar caves were built by King Ashoka.
Statement 3 is correct. Buddhist, Jain and Hindu mythology are represented at Ellora caves.