Question

The rock-cut cave temples at Ellora and Elephanta in modern-day Maharashtra are a legacy of which of the following ruler
1. Pratiharas
2. Cholas
3. Rashtrakutas
4. Palas
5. None of the above/More than one of the above.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Rashtrakutas

The correct answer is Rashtrakutas.

• Ellora caves with inaccessible hills dated back to 600-1000 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.