The Ajanta Caves: India's Ancient Rock-Cut Architecture | Ancient Indian History Series

Namaskar India - A History and Mythology Podcast

Nov 9 2020 • 11 mins

The Ajanta Caves are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments that date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India. The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotions through gesture, pose and form. Let us learn about the history of their construction, re-discovery and restoration.

Topic: History of India - Ancient India.

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