There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta Caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?

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Q: 55 (IAS/2010)
There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta Caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?

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History

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IAS

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The other surviving example of Gupta paintings is in the Bagh Caves in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Bagh Caves are a group of nine rock-cut monuments, located near the town of Bagh in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. The caves are believed to have been excavated between the 4th and 6th centuries AD, during the Gupta period.

The Bagh Caves contain some of the earliest surviving examples of wall paintings in India, which are believed to have been created during the late Gupta period. The paintings are in a style similar to those found at the Ajanta Caves, and depict scenes from the life of the Buddha, as well as other religious and secular subjects.

Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Bagh Caves.

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