Ellora Caves
Ellora Is An Archaeological Site, 30 Km From The City Of Aurangabad In Maharashtra Built By The Rashtrakuta Dynasty . Well-known For Its Monumental Caves, Ellora Is A World Heritage Site. Ellora Represents The Epitome Of Indian Rock-cut Architecture.

Ellora Consists Of 34 "caves" Actually Structures Excavated Out Of The Vertical Face Of The Charanandri Hills. Buddhist, Hindu And Jain Rock-cut Temples Andviharas And Mathas Were Built Between The 5th Century And 10th Century.

The 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12)

17 Hindu (caves 13–29)

5 Jain (caves 30–34) Caves

These Caves Built In Proximity, Demonstrate The Religious Harmony Prevalent During This Period Of Indian History. The Construction Of This Cave Was A Feat Of Human Genius. It Entailed Removal Of 200,000 Tonnes Of Rock.

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