A series of caves in the state of Maharashtra, south central India, containing Buddhist frescoes and sculptures dating from the 1st century BC to the 7th century AD.
Definition of Ajanta Caves in US English:
Ajanta Caves
proper nounəˌjəntə ˈkāvz
A series of caves in the state of Maharashtra, south central India, that contain Buddhist frescos and sculptures dating from the 1st century BC to the 7th century AD.