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Architectural features Rani Gumpha is also known as Rani ka Naur and Queen's Cave or Queen's Palace cave. It has a double storeyed monastery. There are seven entry doors with frontal face. Apart from that, there is an upper floor, which contains nine columns. There is a monument of women, who is dancing and playing musical instrument. The cave is famous due to its exceptional acoustical characteristics. The sizes of cells are varying from 222-0" X 8?-O" to 82-0" X 6'-0". The height of the cells is 3'-6". The height of entryway verandah is 6-3".
Cave 2: Bajaghara Gumpha Temple Type - Cave Plate Number: - III Architectural features It is known as a simple and small cave. It is made for Jain monks because it has bed and pillows made of stone. It has rectangular shaped pillars. There is no other sculpture found in this cave. The sizes of cells are 8?-0" X 8'-0". The roof of cell is gable and height of the cells is varies from 5'-6" to 62-6".
Cave 3: Chota Hathi Gumpha Temple Type - Cave Plate Number: - III Architectural features Chota Hathi Gumpha is known as a small size. There are six small elephant's figures in the facade. The word 'chota hathi' means 'small elephant'. Chota Hathi Gumpha has a front door on both sides along with the exquisite relief with elephants. The sizes of cells is 8'-0" X 6'-0". The height of roof is 3'-6".
Cave 4: Alkapuri Gumpha Temple Type - Cave Plate Number: - III Architectural features Alkapuri Gumpha is known as double storied cave. There are part of columns is built. This cave consists of sculpted ornaments and sculptures. There are exquisite reliefs depicting elephants on rock-cut pillars's capitals, winged creatures and people. The
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