What is a distinctive feature of the Ellora caves?
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Correct answer: Caves of different religious traditions
Ellora is distinctive because its cave complex contains monuments associated with Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. These were excavated and constructed over different periods, showing the coexistence of several religious artistic traditions in the Deccan. Therefore, option A is correct. A dockyard, baked-brick houses or Gupta gold coins describe neither the main form nor the religious diversity of Ellora.
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Caves of different religious traditions
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Ellora is distinctive because its cave complex contains monuments associated with Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. These were excavated and constructed over different periods, showing the coexistence of several religious artistic traditions in the Deccan. Therefore, option A is correct. A dockyard, baked-brick houses or Gupta gold coins describe neither the main form nor the religious diversity of Ellora.
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This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: Writing and City Life.
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