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Ajanta Caves
The rock-cut caves at Ajanta are renowned for Buddhist architecture, sculpture and paintings that illuminate ancient Indian religious and artistic traditions.
Key points
- Located in Maharashtra
- Primarily associated with Buddhist traditions
- Celebrated for murals, sculpture and rock-cut architecture
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
Sources and verification
- [1] Archaeological Survey of India — Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026