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How did the Ajanta Caves become the masterpieces of Buddhist art?

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How did the Ajanta Caves become the masterpieces of Buddhist art?

Exquisite works of ancient India from the 2nd century BCE to 480 CE in Maharashtra shines gloriously even today.

Rahul
Dec 3, 2022
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How did the Ajanta Caves become the masterpieces of Buddhist art?

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The Ajanta Caves has been works of admiration by people across religions beyond Buddhism. The Ajanta Caves are present in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra in India. The Ajanta caves include different types of paintings and sculptures which are some of the best examples of ancient Indian art. The Ajanta Caves are universally accepted as masterpieces of the Buddhist religious art because the forms of sculpture delicately portray the thoughts and practices of that time. Let’s learn more about the Ajanta caves.

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This is a view of Cave 26, which is a Buddhist "Chaitya Griha" or prayer hall. Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India is a World Heritage Site / Public Domain

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