Q. Fresco paintings in the Ajanta Caves were done, while which of the following dynasties was flourishing?
(a) Guptas
(b) Sungas
(c) Kanvas
(d) Mauryas
Ans: (a) Guptas
Explanation: The fresco paintings in the Ajanta Caves were done during the flourishing of the (a) Guptas dynasty. The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are renowned for their ancient rock-cut Buddhist cave temples located in Maharashtra, India. The paintings found in the Ajanta Caves depict various themes from Buddhist mythology and stories. These exquisite frescoes are attributed to the Gupta period, specifically during the 5th and 6th centuries CE, which was considered a golden age of Indian art and architecture.
