Barabar caves carved out on the orders of King Ashoka were for the use of which of the following sect? |ForumIAS

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[A] Buddhist

[B] Jains

[C] Ajivika

[D] Hindu

Answer: C

Notes:

Around 40 km from Bodh Gaya lies a cluster of four caves, namely Karan Chaupar, Lomas Rishi, Sudama and Visvakarma, known as the Barabar Caves.
Carved out from a monolithic granite rock, these are supposed to have been constructed by emperor Ashoka for the use of Ajivaka ascetics.
The most unique cave is Lomas Rishi, whose façade is an exact replica of the wood and thatch huts of monks. The interior of the cave has a remarkable glass-like polish.

Source: Old NCERT