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The oldest rock-cut architecture in India is found in which of the following regions?

  1. A
    Rajasthan
  2. B
    Bihar
  3. C
    Karnataka
  4. D
    Mizoram

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The oldest rock-cut architecture in India is found in Bihar, exemplified by the Barabar Caves and Nagarjuni Caves in the Jehanabad district. Dating back to the Maurya Empire (3rd century BCE) during the reign of Emperor Ashoka and his grandson Dasharatha, these caves were primary structures built for the Ajivika sect.

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The oldest rock-cut architecture in India is found in which of the following regions?
A
Rajasthan
B
Bihar
C
Karnataka
D
Mizoram

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