Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) Ajanta caves.
Pillared verandahs and cells are indeed characteristic features of many of the caves at Ajanta. These caves served as both monasteries (viharas) and places of worship (chaityas) for Buddhist monks. The pillared verandahs provided covered walkways and gathering spaces, while the cells served as individual living quarters for the monks.
Incorrect options explanation:
- Tawang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is the largest monastery in the country. It is situated in the valley of the Tawang Chu, in close proximity to the Chinese and Bhutanese border.
- The Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bodh Gaya lies 115 km south of the state capital of Bihar, Patna and 16 km from the district headquarters at Gaya, in Eastern India. It is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment.
- The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India, and an important monument to the historical architecture of India. It was originally commissioned by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha.