Current Affairs

GK MCQs Section
Q. Which cave group in Gujarat is recognized as the earliest monastic site?
Answer: Khapra Kodiya Caves
Notes: Junagadh Cave Groups in Gujarat include Uparkot, Khapra Kodiya, and Baba Pyare Caves, carved from Ashoka's period to 4th century AD. Khapra Kodiya caves (3rd-4th century BC) are earliest monastic sites; Baba Pyare caves (1st-2nd century AD) show Buddhist-Jain art and Satavahana-Graeco-Scythian influence.
Question Source: 📚This question is part of the Gujarat General Studies [2500+ MCQs] course available only in the GKToday Android App. Download the app now. Download the app here.
📌 Question Number: 2 in Ancient History of Gujarat in the above course in App.