Barabar Caves
Bihar, India
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- Founded
- 322–185 BCE
- Type
- Archaeological site in Sultanpur, India
Visitor information
- Address: 2347+688, Barabar Hill Road, Barabar, Sultanpur, Bihar 804405, India
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Who built Barabar Caves in Bihar?
The correct answer is option 3) i.e. the Maurya Empire. The Barabar Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, mostly dating from the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), some with Ashokan inscriptions, located in the Bela Ganj Block of Gaya district, Bihar, India, 24 km north of Gaya.
What is special about Barabar Caves?
Photo Gallery. Ancient rock-cut caves from the Mauryan era, famous for their polished interiors and inscriptions. These caves are considered India's oldest surviving rock-cut structures, attracting history buffs and travelers.
How were Barabar Caves carved?
Yet the interiors are so perfectly smooth and mirror-like that even today, engineers and stone experts are left stunned. They say it was done with just hammer and chisel. These caves were made over 2,300 years ago, during the Mauryan period. Granite is harder than steel tools, and still the walls look machine-finished.
Who excavated Barabar Caves?
Carved from granite 1.6 kilometers east of Barabar, the three caves are: Gopika (Gopi-ka-Kubha), on the southside of the hill, excavated by king Dasharatha, grandson of Ashoka, according to an inscription.