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Where are the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves located?

Where are the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves located? Correct Answer Odisha

The correct answer is Odisha.

  • Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, also called Kattaka Caves or Cuttack caves, are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical, and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India.

Key Points

  • The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvata in the Hathigumpha inscription.
  • Udayagiri has 18 caves and Khandagiri has 15 caves.
  • It is believed that these caves were built in the 2nd century as restrooms for Jain monks by king Karavela of the Meghavahana dynasty.
  • It is one of the rarest and interesting monuments of India.

Related Questions

What is/are correct in reference to Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves? (i) It has both natural and artificial caves (ii) Udayagiri has 18 and Khandagiri has 15 caves (iii) Khandagiri caves are famous for Hathigumpha inscription
With reference to the Udaigiri-Khandagiri caves, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. They are examples of the rock-cut cave tradition. 2. These caves have inscriptions of Kharavela kings. 3. The caves were primarily meant for Buddhist monks. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Statements: Some cars are buses.
All cars are caves. Conclusion: I. Some caves are not buses II. Some caves are buses III. No cave is a bus IV. Some caves are cars
With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut 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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3.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?
Select the incorrect statement? a) Barabar caves are located in Jehanabad. b) Bhimbetka caves are located in Raisen. c) Udaygiri caves are located in Bhubaneshwar. d) None of the above
How many rock cut caves are there in Udayagiri caves?
Which of the following is/are true about rock-cut architecture? 1. Barabar caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. Udaygiri caves at Madhya Pradesh were the patronage of Chandragupta - I and enjoyed affiliation to both Jainism and Hinduism.
Which of the following are UNESCO recognized world heritage sites?
1. Caves of Ajanta
2. Temples and caves at Ellora
3. Mandapas of Mahabalipuram
4. Caves of Kanheri
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
How many caves of Khandagiri depict paintings of Jain religion?
In which district of Madhya Pradesh are the caves of Udayagiri situated?