Which of the following UNESCO World Heritage sites is internationally famous for its ancient rock-cut Buddhist chaityas (prayer halls) and viharas (monasteries)?

Explanation

The Ajanta Caves, located in Maharashtra, are internationally famous for their rock-cut Buddhist chaityas and viharas, carved between the 2nd century BCE and the 5th century CE. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, these caves are renowned for their murals executed in the tempera technique and sculptures depicting the life of Buddha and the Jataka tales.