The themes of the murals of the Ajanta Caves are 1. Decorative designs which include a variety of animals, trees and flowers.
The themes of the murals of the Ajanta Caves are
1. Decorative designs which include a variety of animals, trees and flowers.
2. Portraits of various Buddhas and Bodhiysattvas.
3. Narrative scenes portraying Jataka stories.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only
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(a) Ajanta caves are 29 rock cut cave monuments which date from 2nd century B.C. They have Buddhist religions art and depict Jataka tales. In 1819, John Smith a British army officer rediscovered the cave while on a hunting expedition. Paintings cover every surface except the floor.
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