Q. The caves of Bhimbetka were discovered in 1957-58 by eminent archaeologist:
Answer: V.S. Wakankar
Notes: The caves of Bhimbetka were discovered in 1957-58 by eminent archaeologist V.S. Wakankar and later on many more were discovered. Wakankar spent several years in surveying these inaccessible hills and jungles to study these paintings. The themes of paintings found here are of great variety, ranging from mundane events of daily life in those times to sacred and royal images.

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