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?

Option 4 : None of the above

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

• 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.