Which of the following is not true about the caves of Ajanta?
A. They served only as shrines that were nothing more than holes in the cliffs.
B. They contain elaborate wall paintings relating to Buddha and his incarnations.
C. They are great sources of historical knowledge of fifth-century India.
D. They are examples of some of India's greatest artistic achievements.
E. Most of them were carved in an eighteen-year period.
Answer: A
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