Q. Consider the following statements with Lomus Rishi caves:
- The cave is located at Barabar Hills, Gaya
- The cave was donated by Ashoka's grandson Dashratha for the Ajivika sect.
Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer:
Only 1
Notes: Only the first statement is correct. The rock-cut cave carved at Barabar hills near Gaya in Bihar is known as the Lomus Rishi cave. The facade of the cave is decorated with the semicircular chaitya arch as the entrance. The elephant frieze carved in high relief on the chaitya arch shows considerable movement. The interior hall of this cave is rectangular with a circular chamber at the back. The entrance is located on the side wall of the hall. The cave was donated by Ashoka for the Ajivika sect. The Lomus Rishi cave is an example of this period.