Question

Arrange the following sites as per their chronology : A. Bhimbethka
B. Bagh
C. Kanchipuram
D. Badami
E. Ajanta Choose the correct answer from the options below :

• A. A, E, B, D, C
• B. E, B, D, A, C
• C. B, D, C, A, E
• D. C, B, D, E, A

Hint:

Logic Tip: Bhimbethka is prehistoric, Ajanta and Bagh are Buddhist cave traditions, while Badami and Kanchipuram belong to early medieval temple architecture.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
This question tests the chronology of important Indian historical and artistic sites from prehistoric cave paintings to early medieval temple centres.

Step 1:
Bhimbethka belongs to the prehistoric period and contains Paleolithic rock shelters and cave paintings. It is the earliest site in the sequence.

Step 2:
Ajanta caves developed mainly between the 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE. Known for Buddhist paintings and rock-cut caves.

Step 3:
Bagh caves belong mainly to the Gupta/post-Gupta period around the 5th--6th century CE.

Step 4:
Badami cave temples were developed under the Chalukyas during the 6th--7th century CE.

Step 5:
Kanchipuram became a major Pallava temple centre mainly during the 7th--8th century CE. Thus the correct chronology is: \[ A \rightarrow E \rightarrow B \rightarrow D \rightarrow C \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(1) A, E, B, D, C}} \]