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Carving in the famous Ajanta caves was first started during the reign of the - |
| A. | Kadambas |
| B. | Satavahanas |
| C. | Rashtrakutas |
| D. | Marathas |
| Answer» B. Satavahanas | |
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Explanation: The earlier phase of Ajanta falls between third century BCE to second century BC. In this phase just five caves were excavated: Caves 9, 10, 12, 13 and 15A. The region during this time was ruled by the Satavahana dynasty (230 BC-c. 220 A.D). Therefore, they may be called the Satavahana-period caves. This phase is also widely known as the Hinayana phase. |
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