Ellora is unique in India for its collection of caves representing three major religions excavated in the same location.
Which statement is true about Ellora caves?
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2011 · Topic: Architecture in Ancient India (Gupta Period Rock-cut Architecture: Caves of Ajanta, Ellora, and Udayagiri)
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Answer: C. Majority of them are Hindu caves
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