Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of these remains of the Gupta empire is the western Indian city of Ajanta most notable for?

  1. Buddhist Monastery

  2. Stone Carvings

  3. Cave Painting

  4. Large Temple
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Ajanta caves in western India are most renowned for their magnificent Buddhist cave paintings dating from the Gupta period. These masterpieces depict scenes from the Buddha's life, Jataka tales, and various divinities. While the caves also contain sculptures and were used as a Buddhist monastery, the paintings are their most distinctive artistic achievement and represent some of the finest surviving ancient Indian art.

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