Government of IndiaaCave 12
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Floorplan
Cave Exterior
Cave Interior
Cave type
A Vihāra at Ajanta from the Early phase, this cave consists of a central astylar hall which is 36 feet 7 inches, with cells on all three sides.
Period
An Early cave, it is the oldest Vihāra at Ajanta.
Elements
The cells in the cave are provided with stone beds as well as niches in the wall, which probably held the possessions of the monks.
Patron
At the back wall, an inscription shows that Merchant Ghanamadada had commissioned the dwelling.
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