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#SudamaCave is located on the southern side of Barabar granite hill. It is close to Lomas Rishi, and on its left. It consists of two rooms: a rectangular room measuring 9.98x5.94m, and a semi-hemispherical room 6m in diameter.
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#SudamaCave is probably 1st cave to have been dug. This cave was dedicated by Emperor Ashoka in 257 BCE as evidenced by an inscription in Brahmi using his protocol name (Priyadarsin, "He who brings joy") found in the entrance of the cave.
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The ceiling of the #SudamaCave is arched. The cave is composed of a circular vaulted chamber and a vaulted room with the rectangular form of mandapa. The interior walls of the cave are perfectly flat & polished granite surfaces, creating a mirror effect.
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