Dhamnar caves
Mandsaur district, India

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The Dhamnar caves in Mandsaur district, India, represent a significant ensemble of Buddhist and Hindu rock-cut monuments. Carved directly into natural rock formations, these structures exemplify the architectural tradition of rupestrian construction that flourished in the Indian subcontinent. The site holds the status of Monument of National Importance and has been included on India's Tentative World Heritage List, reflecting its cultural and historical significance within the broader context of South Asian Buddhist and Hindu religious architecture.
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- Type
- architectural structure
- Heritage
- Monument of National Importance, Tentative World Heritage Site
- Place
- Mandsaur district, India
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