Question

Discuss the arts and architectural features of :

1) Buddhist caves at Ajanta.

2) Iron pillar at Mehrauli.
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. The Ajanta Caves constitute ancient monasteries and worship-halls of different Buddhist traditions carved into a 75-metre (246 ft) wall of rock. The caves also present paintings depicting the past lives and rebirths of the Buddha, pictorial tales from Aryasura's Jatakamala, and rock-cut sculptures of Buddhist deities.
2. The iron pillar at Mehrauli, Delhi, is a remarkable example of the skill of Indian crafts persons. It is made of iron, 7.2.mt high, and weighs over 3 tonnes. There is an inscription on the pillar mentioning a ruler named Chandra,who probably belonged to the Gupta dynasty. The pillar has not rusted in all these years

Answer 2

Answer:

Buddhist caves at Ajanta.

Explanation:

The Ajanta caves constitute ancient monasteries and worship-halls of different Buddhist traditions cared into a 75-metre (246) wall of rock. The caves also present painting depicting the past lives and rebirths of the Buddha,pictorial tales from Aryasura's Jatakamala,and rock-cut sculptures of Buddhist deities