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Ajanta (əjŭn`tə), village, Maharashtra state, W central India, in the Ajanta Hills. The famous Ajanta caves, discovered in 1819, contain remarkable examples of Buddhist art. The caves, carved out of the side of a steep ravine, consist of chapels and monasteries dating from c.200 B.C.–A.D. 650 with magnificent frescoes and sculpture depicting scenes from the life of Buddha.
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No references found | Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Rajasthan Monuments, Mysore Palace, Khajuraho Temples, Konark Temples, Varanasi Temples, Taj Mahal, Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, Cochin Fort, etc are some major cultural heritages of the country. Having written extensively about Indian art in general and specifically that found in the Ajanta caves, Spink (emeritus history of art, U. In fact, the celebrated Ajanta Caves were discovered by a group of British officers in the 19th century, after being buried under debris for almost 2000 years. |
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