The Ancient and Medieval Architecture of India: A Study of Indo-Aryan Civilisation c20.9

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c20.9

Ellora was never at any time, like Ajaṇṭâ, appropriated by any particular sect, as archæological classification might lead one to suppose. The chief architectural or sculptural antiquities of Ellora which can be approximately dated all come within that epoch of Indian history so graphically described by Hiuen Tsang, when Buddhists, Jains, and orthodox Brahmans joined together in divine worship at public festivals, and were more or less equal sharers of state patronage.

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