There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]

The correct answer is Bagh caves. The Bagh Caves are a group of nine rock-cut monuments, situated among the southern slopes of the Vindhyas in Bagh town of Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh state in central India. During the Gupta period, Buddhist art became prominent. These caves were established by Buddhist monk Dataka. The finest examples are the paintings of Ajanta caves. The Bagh cave paintings near Gwalior can be termed Buddhist art as well. They are more simple and plain as compared to Ajanta cave paintings.