Ajanta caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, in which about 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves were built, how ancient was that?

A. 8th century BC

B. 2nd century BC

C. 6th century BC

D. 4th century BC

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Ajanta caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, which was built in the second century BC.
Around 29 rock-cut 'Buddhist caves' have been made in these caves.
Ajanta caves are one of the finest examples of Buddhist architecture, cave painting, and sculpture painting.
These paintings on the walls and ceilings of the caves depict various incidents of the life of Lord Buddha and various Buddhist deities.
These caves are built in the shape of huge horseshoes by cutting the mountain.
Ajanta caves were included in the list of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1983.
It is believed that these caves were constructed during two different periods 'Satavahana and Vakataka'.