Question

The famous rock-cut temples at Elephanta are ascribed to

A the Chalukyas
B the Cholas
C the Pallavas
D the Rashtrakutas

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [D]

The correct answer is the Rashtrakutas. Ellora caves with inaccessible hills dated back to 6001000 AD. The caves of Ellora Elephanta were built by the Rashtrakuta rulers, they have been built by cutting the walls of high basalt steep rock walls. There are about 34 caves which are located 30 km away from the district in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state, These are declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There is also a holy place dedicated to the three religions Hindu, Buddhist and Jain. These caves have unique artistic images, public and technical excellence spread all over the world.