Multiple choice

Who built the Kailash Temple of Ellora?

  1. Pallavas

  2. Rashtrakutas

  3. Guptas

  4. Satvahanas
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Explanation

The Kailash Temple at Ellora was built by the Rashtrakuta dynasty under King Krishna I in the 8th century CE. It is a remarkable rock-cut monolithic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Pallavas built rock-cut temples at Mahabalipuram, the Guptas are known for cave architecture at Ajanta, and the Satvahanas built Buddhist stupas.

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