Which tales are related with the painting and sculptures of the Ajanta caves ?

Options

A. Panchatantra Tales
B. Pentamerone Tales
C. Jataka Tales
D. Hitopadesha Tales

Answer

C

Explanation

The paintings in the Ajanta caves predominantly narrate the Jataka tales, Buddhist legends describing the previous births of the Buddha.
These fables embed ancient morals and cultural lores that are also found in the fables and legends of Hindu and Jain texts.
• The Jataka tales are exemplified through the life example and sacrifices that the Buddha made in hundreds of his past incarnations