Question

How many monasteries and temples are there in Ellora caves?
1. 33
2. 31
3. 32
4. 34

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 34

The correct answer is 34.

• Ellora Caves are a series of 34 monasteries and temples that were dug side by side in the wall of a steep basalt cliff near Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
• Ellora, with its continuous line of monuments ranging from 600 to 1000 A.D., brings ancient India's civilization to life.
• The Ellora complex is not only a one-of-a-kind aesthetic and technological achievement, but it also exemplifies ancient India's tolerant attitude, with sanctuaries dedicated to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
• Through extraordinary architectural activities carried out by adherents of three significant religions: Buddhism, Brahmanism, and Jainism, the unique ensemble of 34 caves at Ellora in the Charanandri hills of western India's Maharashtra State display a spirit of coexistence and religious tolerance.
• From the sixth through the twelfth centuries, rock-cutting took place in three stages.