Consider the following statements: 1. Bagh caves are located in Karnataka. 2. Bagh caves are represented by both Buddhism and Jainism. Which among the following above given statements are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. Bagh caves are located in Karnataka. 2. Bagh caves are represented by both Buddhism and Jainism. Which among the following above given statements are correct? Correct Answer None of the above

The Correct Answer is Option 4 i.e None of the above.

Key Points

• Bagh Caves:
  • These are situated in Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh on the banks of river Baghani. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
  • They are a group of 9 rock-cut caves and all are Buddhist in Inspiration developed around the 6th Century A.D. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
  • It is architecturally very similar to the Ajanta caves in terms of their design, execution and decoration.
  • These are remarkable and interesting rock-cut shrines and monasteries.
  • These caves are believed to be established by Buddhist monk Dataka.
  • The walls and ceilings of the Bagh caves were painted and were covered with a thick mud plaster in brownish-orange color.
  • In modern times these caves were first discovered in 1818.