INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original group.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ajanta – Ellora caves have evolved during the period 2nd century BC to 6th Century AD. The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta and Ellora caves are UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1983 and are considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art that have had a great influence in the development of art in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The paintings are generally themed around Buddhism – the life of Buddha and Jataka stories.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ellora caves are one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple caves complexes in the world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2. The site presents monuments and artwork of Buddhism and Hinduism only.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ajanta Caves, Buddhist rock-cut cave temples and monasteries, located near Ajanta village, north-central Maharashtra state, western India, that are celebrated for their wall paintings.