Question

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AJANTA ELLORA CAVES (MAHARASHTRA)AND

KHANDAGIRI AND UDAYAGIRI (ODISHA). ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Anjata and Ellora caves

Explanation:

Rock-cut cave architecture occupies a very important place in the Indian Art tradition. From the humble beginnings at the Barabar Caves, they evolve into spectacular caves at Ajanta and Ellora. Both these caves have been accorded the UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Khandigiri and Udaygiri caves

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, formerly 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. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvata in the Hathigumpha inscription.[citation needed] They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during the 1st century BCE.[1][2] It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jaina monks during the reign of King Kharavela.[3] Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves.[4]