Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Hiuen Tsang.
The Ajanta Caves, located in Maharashtra, are a group of rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments dating from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE.
They were mentioned by the Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang), who visited India in the 7th century CE during the reign of Harshavardhana.
His travel records provide valuable insights into the religious and cultural importance of Buddhist sites like Ajanta.
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Ajanta Caves: Comprise 30 caves, mostly associated with Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism.
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
Famous for their murals, frescoes, and sculptures depicting Jataka tales and scenes from the life of Buddha.
Rediscovered in 1819 by a British officer while on a tiger hunt.
Hiuen Tsang’s writings are a critical source for understanding 7th-century Indian religion, education, and culture.
Additional Information (Why Other Options Are Incorrect):
(A) Ibn-Battuta: A 14th-century Moroccan traveler who visited India during the Delhi Sultanate period; he did not mention Ajanta.
(C) Domingo Paes: A Portuguese traveler who visited Vijayanagara in the 16th century; not related to Ajanta.
(D) Megasthenes: A Greek ambassador to Chandragupta Maurya's court in the 4th century BCE; Ajanta caves were not prominent in his time.
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