art_culture medium True/False

The Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves in Odisha, carved during King Kharavela's reign, served as Jain monastic retreats.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Udayagiri-Khandagiri caves (2nd century BCE, Odisha) were excavated under Kalinga king Kharavela for Jain monks. Inscriptions and sculptures depict Jain Tirthankaras, ascetics, and court life, reflecting early Jain patronage.

Topic Archaeological Sites - Rock-Cut Caves
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway
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