HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Ajanta Caves
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Elephanta Caves
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Ellora Caves
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Nalanda Caves
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Kailasa temple (Cave 16) is the largest of the 34 Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cave temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves, ranging for over two kilometres (1.2 mi) along the sloping basalt cliff at the site.
Detailed explanation-2: -Let us discuss Kailasa Temple which is one of the largest monolithic structures’ location.It is located in ellora caves, Maharashtra India. It is a megalithic carving from a rock cliff face and it is considered one of the most remarkable cave temples in the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot-shaped monument dedicated to the god Shiva. The Kailash temple excavation also features sculptures depicting various Hindu deities as well as relief panels summarizing the two major Hindu epics. Reference no.
Detailed explanation-4: -Varaha Cave Temple 7th century. Jain cave 30 at Ellora. Pancha Rathas monolith rock-cut temples, late 7th century.