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The Ajanta Caves are a series of rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. These caves are situated in a horseshoe-shaped gorge of the Waghora River. They are renowned for their ancient Indian art, particularly the exquisite paintings and sculptures that depict Buddhist religious art, including Jataka tales. The Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exemplifying early Buddhist cave architecture and artistic expression.
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2) The Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex located in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is not situated in the gorge of the Chambal River.
3) The Pandu-lena Cave Shrines, also known as Nashik Caves, are a group of twenty-four Hinayana Buddhist caves located near Nashik, Maharashtra. They are not associated with the Narmada River.
4) The Amaravati Stupa, or Mahachaitya, is a ruined Buddhist monument located in Amaravati village, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of the Krishna River, not in the gorge of the Godavari River.