Explanation:

=> The rock cut caves were built around the 2nd century BC by King Kharavela of the Meghavahana dynasty.

=> These were first discovered by British Officer Andrew Sterling in the 19th century AD.

=> The caves were built for the Jain monks and offered them a place to stay and meditate.

=> Originally there were around one hundred and seventeen caves built.

=> However only thirty-three caves survive today.

=> Eighteen caves are located in the Udaygiri hill and fifteen in the Khandagiri hill.