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INDIAN HISTORY
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Where is Ellora caves situated.
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Delhi
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Aurangabad
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Rajasthan
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Mumbai
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -These 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff, not far from Aurangabad, in Maharashtra. Ellora, with its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, brings the civilization of ancient India to life.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ellora Caves : Ellora is an archaeological site, 30 km (19 mi) away from Aurangabad city built by the Rashtrakuta rulers. Well known for its monumental caves, Ellora is a World Heritage Site. Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture.
Detailed explanation-3: -Aurangabad is the closest city to Ellora Caves. It is about 100 km away from Ajanta and 30 km away from Ellora.
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