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The period of Ajanta as a thriving religious and artistic center appears to coincide with the reign of Harishena, who died in 478. By the seventh century, the monastery began to empty, the caves ...

From Ajanta’s “upper view point” there’s a panoramic outlook over the whole site. It’s then a short walk downhill to the World Heritage-listed network of caves.

The Ajanta Caves, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site, will soon be more accessible to tourists thanks to a major new rail project. The Ministry of Railways has decided to develop a 174 ...