Built during the Maurya Empire (322-185 BC), the Barabar caves are the oldest rock-cut caves in India. These man-made caves are located in the twin hills of Barabar and Nagarjuna. The Barabar group bears dedicatory inscriptions in the name of “King Piyadasi,” and the Nagarjuna group in the name of “Devanampiya Dasaratha,” probably dating back to the 3rd century BC. The caves were used by ascetics from the Ajivika sect, which developed during the same period as Buddhism and Jainism.

Lomas Rishi Cave by thewildcateyes

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