How much do you know about the ancient Bagh Caves in India?

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During which period were the Bagh Caves carved?

  • Gupta period
  • Mauryan period
  • Satvahana period (correct)
  • Mughal period

True or false:The Bagh Caves are located in Maharashtra, India.

False (B)

Which cave has the most significant paintings in Bagh Caves?

  • Cave No. 1
  • Cave No. 2
  • Cave No. 3
  • Cave No. 4 (correct)

True or false: Cave No. 4 is also known as Rang Mahal and has the least significant paintings.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the remnants of mural paintings from Bagh Caves be seen now?

<p>In the Archaeological Museum of Gwalior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Buddhist mural paintings in the Bagh Caves were made on white smooth plaster.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Bagh Caves are located in Madhya Pradesh, India
  • They consist of Buddhist mural paintings
  • The caves were carved by craftsmen during the Satvahana period
  • Only 5 out of the original 9 caves have survived
  • All of the surviving caves are viharas or resting places for monks
  • Cave No. 4, known as Rang Mahal, has the most significant paintings
  • Remnants of mural paintings can also be seen in Caves 2, 3, 5, and 7
  • The paintings were made on reddish-brown gritty mud plaster with lime-priming
  • Most paintings were carefully removed in 1982 to prevent further loss
  • They can now be seen in the Archaeological Museum of Gwalior.

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