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History GK · Q46

Ancient History Art And Culture

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 46

Q46

The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at

A.
Ajanta
B.
Badami
C.
Ellora
Answer
D.
Elephanta

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Kailasa temple (Cave 16) is one of the 34 cave temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. Its construction is generally attributed to the eighth century Rashtrakuta king Krishna I ( r . c. 756 – 773). The temple architecture shows traces of Pallava and Chalukya styles.