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Ajanta Caves

AJANTA Caves are world’s greatest historical monument recognised by UNESCO. Ajanta and Ellora are the pride of Maharashtra. The rock-cut caves of both these sites are world famous and illustrate the degree of skill and artistry that Indian craftsmen had achieved several hundred years ago. These caves were discovered in AD 1819 and were built ..

Maharashtra maximum number of Unesco World Heritage Sites

Currently, Maharashtra has total five Unesco World Heritage Sites and this number is highest among all states and UTs in India. The sites include Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings of South Mumbai. The last one was included on 30 June, 2018.

Topics: Ajanta Caves • Buddhist caves in India • Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India • Chalukya dynasty • Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus • Elephanta Caves • Ellora Caves • India • Indian rock-cut architecture • Mumbai • South Mumbai • States and union territories of India