Caves & Stupas
Arts & Culture · गुफाएं और स्तूप
📋Quick Overview
Ajanta (Buddhist paintings, 2nd cent BCE-6th CE), Ellora (Buddhist+Hindu+Jain, Kailasa temple), Sanchi Stupa (oldest stone structure, Ashoka). These are heavily tested in exams.
📖Key Facts
- •Ajanta Caves = Maharashtra (30 caves, Buddhist, paintings, UNESCO)
- •Ellora Caves = Maharashtra (34 caves, Buddhist+Hindu+Jain, UNESCO)
- •Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) = Ellora (rock-cut, Rashtrakuta dynasty)
- •Sanchi Stupa = MP (oldest stone structure, built by Ashoka, UNESCO)
- •Elephanta Caves = Mumbai (Shiva sculptures, Trimurti, UNESCO)
- •Badami Caves = Karnataka (Chalukya dynasty, 4 caves)
📝More Important Facts
- •Udayagiri & Khandagiri = Odisha (Jain caves, 2nd cent BCE)
- •Bhimbetka Rock Shelters = MP (prehistoric paintings, UNESCO)
- •Amravati Stupa = Andhra Pradesh (largest stupa in South India)
- •Dharmarajika Stupa = Sarnath (built by Ashoka)
- •Mahabalipuram = TN (Pallava, rathas and mandapas, UNESCO)
- •Karla and Bhaja Caves = Maharashtra (Hinayana Buddhist, rock-cut)