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Which tales are related with the paintin...

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

A

Hitopadesha Tales

B

Panchatantra Tales

C

Pentamerone Tales

D

Jataka Tales

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D
The paintings in the Ajanta caves predominantly narrate the Jataka tales. These are 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.
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