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Barabar Caves

Ancient rock-cut chambers near Makhdumpur, about 25 km south of Jehanabad, associated with the Ajivika sect. Cave inscriptions record dedications by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.

Entrance of Lomas Rishi Cave at Barabar
Photo: Srijitakundan, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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The district page says 3rd century AD; historical references date Ashoka’s inscriptions to the 3rd century BCE, which is the dating used here.

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