Ajanta, Maharashtra
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Ajanta or Ajantha is a village in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, on the road between Jalgaon and Aurangabad near the Ajanta Caves.
Geography
It has an average elevation of 586 metres (1,923 ft).[1]
History
The
Maratha. It is believed that the village came into existence at the end of 3rd century under the Vakataka Empire Vakataka dynasty
and was a Buddhist dynasty based on Archeological evidence.
Ajanta became a prominent village for the
Mughals after the victory of Shah Jahan in the Siege of Daulatabad Fort in 1632. After the successful campaign, Shah Jahan granted Ajanta village, Vetalwadi and Janjala fort to the Rajput Sardar Nathu Singh son of Maharawal BHIM SINGH of Jaisalmer
for his bravery in the war.
References
- ^ "Ajanta, India Page". Falling Rain Genomics.
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