Multiple choice

In which state are the Ajanta Caves located?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Kerala

  4. Maharastra
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Explanation

The Ajanta Caves are located in Maharashtra state, specifically in the Aurangabad district. These 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE and contain some of the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly paintings and sculptures depicting the life of Buddha and Jataka tales.

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