The Mauryan Empire art and architecture constitutes the progress of Indian art and plays important role in cultural history. The period was marked by the use of stone and various masterpieces.

Mumbai's Mahakali or Kondivite Caves have been in existence since the times of the Mauryan empire. They served as residences and meditation chambers for Buddhist monks. There are 19 caves in total ...

The Barabara caves, considered to be the oldest rock cut caves in India, have been carved out of granite rocks during the Mauryan empire, which existed between 322- 185 BCE.

Barabar Caves, Bihar Barabar Caves are another historical site belonging to the Mauryan era. These caves are located at Makhdumpur in the Jehanabad district of Bihar at the twin hills of Barabar.

Scholars have for decades debated the source of the iron ore and sites of the foundries that made the implements that created the Mauryan-era Barabar Caves — India’s oldest surviving rock-cut caves — ...