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Which religious themes appear in the paintings of the Bagh caves?
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Narmada River at Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India.
The paintings found in the Bagh caves, located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, are primarily centered on Buddhist themes. These artworks, which date to approximately the 5th century CE, reflect a style closely resembling that of the Ajanta Caves. While specific narrative details are limited due to the scarcity of surviving works from this period, the paintings are categorized as being dedicated to Buddhist topics.12