Lohani Caves, Mandu, Madhya Pradesh The Lohani Caves are simple in design, with very little carving and no inscriptions recording the date of their excavation. However, as gleaned from the many scattered ruins in the surrounding area - some of which bear inscriptions - it is understood that the caves were excavated around the 11th-12th century CE. . In terms of layout, the caves consist of a few rock-cut cells primarily meant for residential use. A rock-cut cistern is located in front of the caves, thus making provisions for water storage. The premises were once filled with debris, and when these debris were cleared sculptures were reported. Source: Archaeological Survey of India