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  1. Ajanta Caves - Wikipedia

    The Ajanta Caves constitute ancient monasteries (Viharas) and worship-halls (Chaityas) of different Buddhist traditions carved into a 75-metre (246 ft) wall of rock. [8][9] The caves also …

  2. Ajanta - World History Encyclopedia

    Dec 7, 2015 · Accorded UNESCO World Heritage site status in 1983 CE, the ancient name of the site is untraceable today. Its current name is derived from a neighbouring village, the local …

  3. Ajanta Caves | Location, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    Ajanta Caves, Buddhist rock-cut cave temples and monasteries, located near Ajanta village, north-central Maharashtra state, western India, that are celebrated for their wall paintings.

  4. Ajanta Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

    During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original group. The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta, considered masterpieces …

  5. Ajanta Caves - Archaeological Survey of India

    Instantly the discovery became very famous and Ajanta attained a very important tourist destination in the world. The caves, famous for its murals, are the finest surviving examples of …

  6. Ajanta Caves - Indian Culture

    The first caves at Ajanta were made sometime between the 2nd century BCE and 1st century CE. These caves are part of a constellation of rock-cut Buddhist temples that dot the slopes of the …

  7. Ajanta – Department of Tourism Maharashtra

    The Ajanta Caves are one of the most famous historical sites in India. Located in the state of Maharashtra, they are a group of rock-cut caves known for their stunning paintings and …

  8. Ajanta: The birthplace of Indian art — Google Arts & Culture

    Fringed by wild foliage, Ajanta Caves are cut from the volcanic lava of the Deccan Trap. They are sprawled in a crescent formation in a ravine of the Sahyadris. The caves lie on the ancient …

  9. The Caves of Ajanta - Smarthistory

    Ajanta consists of thirty caves, each dedicated to the life of the Buddha. Each cave is filled with sculptures, wall murals, and ceiling paintings. Though much of this site has collapsed, what …

  10. Ajanta Pharma targets fast-growing weight-loss market through …

    Dec 24, 2025 · Yogesh Agrawal, MD of Ajanta Pharma outlined Ajanta Pharma’s strategy to capitalise on the opportunity through its partnership with Biocon to market Semaglutide across …