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112: 105: 29: 225: 61: 309:, Vishwaganga, and Nalganga begin from the northern slopes of the range and form tributaries of the Tapi-Purna river system. The rivers 305:. The range peaks around 500-700 metres and acts as a dividing ridge between the Godavari and Tapi-Purna river basins. The rivers 104: 405: 428: 353:
until the 19th century; however, the tiger population significantly decreased and tigers are now a rarity in the ranges.
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is a wildlife sanctuary in the eastern part and the Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary is in western part of the range.
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The hills consist largely of basaltic lava trap soil and are covered with tropical dry
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originate from the southern slope and form part of the Godavari basin.
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Elevation
Coordinates
20°20′N 75°10′E / 20.34°N 75.16°E / 20.34; 75.16
Ajanta Range is located in Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Jalgaon
Aurangabad
Buldhana
Marathi
Maharashtra
Central India
Deccan plateau
Godavari
Tapi

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Nandgaon
Nashik district
Jalgaon district
Aurangabad district
Buldhana district
Dnyanganga
Khadakpurna
Painganga

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