History · Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
UGC NET December 2014 History
Which one of the following is an example of rock-cut temple architecture?
AKailasanatha Temple at Kanchi
BRajaraja Temple, Thanjavur
CKailasanatha Temple, Ellora ✓ Correct
DJagannatha Temple, Puri
Correct answer: (C) Kailasanatha Temple, Ellora — The Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora is a rock-cut temple, so the answer is the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora.
Explanation
★The Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora is a rock-cut temple, so the answer is the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora.
★It is the largest of the rock-cut Hindu temples at the Ellora caves.
★The caves lie near Aurangabad in Maharashtra.
★The temple was carved out of a single rock from the top downwards.
★It was commissioned by a Rashtrakuta ruler.
★Its construction is usually attributed to the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.
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