How many Ajanta Guhalu are there?

The Ajanta Caves are generally agreed to have been made in two distinct phases, the first during the 2nd century BCE to 1st century CE, and a second several centuries later. The caves consist of 36 identifiable foundations, some of them discovered after the original numbering of the caves from 1 through 29.

Who constructed Ajanta and Ellora caves?

Locally known as ‘Verul Leni’, the Ellora caves lie about a 100 kilometers away from Ajanta. Built by the Rashtrakuta dynasty, in the Sahyadri Hills in Maharashtra, they are considered the epitomy of rock-cut architecture in India.

Where was Ajanta and Ellora caves situated?

Aurangabad
Located in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad region, Ajanta and Ellora Caves are Maharashtra’s star tourist attractions. The curiosity surrounding the caves has led many travellers and historians to visit as well. Both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Ajanta and Ellora Caves have some of the finest Indian paintings and sculptures.

What is special about Ajanta and Ellora caves?

Ajanta and Ellora caves, considered to be one of the finest examples of ancient rock-cut caves, are located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India. Ajanta and Ellora caves complex is adorned with beautiful sculptures, paintings, and frescoes and include Buddhist monasteries, Hindu and Jain temples.

Which Ajanta caves is famous for Yaksha and Yakshini figures?

Which Ajanta Cave is famous for Yaksha and Yakshini figures? Cave 2 at Ajanta has sculpture of Yaksha figures (Sankhanidhi and Padmanidhi) to the left and Hariti and her consort Pancika to the right.

Who is the founder of Ajanta caves?

John Smith discovered the caves in 1819 during his hunting campaign. While moving around, he came to cave 10 and then asked the villagers to remove the jungle that grew around the cave. Within a few decade, the caves became popular due to the paintings present inside.

Why was Ellora caves built?

Ellora Caves served as lodgings to the travelling Buddhist and Jain monks besides being a site for the trade route. A part of the Hindu and Buddhist Caves were built during the Rashtrakuta dynasty, and the Jain Caves were built by the Yadav dynasty.

Who destroyed Ellora caves?

King Aurangzeb
Mughal King Aurangzeb who destroyed thousands of Hindu temple, also tried to destroy Kailasa temple. It is said that 1000 people were sent to destroy the temple in the year 1682.

Who built Kailash temple?

Rashtrakuta King Krishna I
The Kailash Temple is the sixteenth cave, and it is one of the 32 cave temples and monasteries forming the magnanimous Ellora Caves. As per the historical records, it was built by the 8th century Rashtrakuta King Krishna I between the year 756 and 773 AD.