Vakataka Dynasty - Vatsagulma Branch

Vatsagulma Branch

Ajanta Caves

  • The rock-cut Buddhist viharas and chaityas of Ajanta Caves, built under the patronage of the Vatsagulma branch of the Vakataka rulers.

  • Bird's Eye View of Ajanta Caves.

  • Entrance of cave no. 9.

  • Lord Buddha statue at Ajanta.

The Vatsagulma branch was founded by Sarvasena, the second son of Pravarasena I after his death. King Sarvasena made Vatsagulma, the present day Washim in Washim district of Maharashtra his capital. The territory ruled by this branch was between the Sahydri Range and the Godavari River. They patronized some of the Buddhist caves at Ajanta.

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