AN UNDERRATED TOURIST PLACE OF BIHAR
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 Makhdumpur Block of Jehanabad district, Bihar, India, 24 km north of Gaya.
Stationed
on twin hills–Barabar and Nagarjuni; used by Ajivika sect,many traces
of Buddhist and Jain art can be found here.These hills consists of 4
caves whereas Nagarjuni Hills have 3 caves,each of the caves are
well-polished and have vivid designs and engravings over its walls and
ceilings.
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