HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
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The sculpture with the three faces of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh known as “Trimurti” appears in
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Ajanta Caves
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Elephanta Caves
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Ellora Caves
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Kalva Caves
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Trimurti sculpture at Elephanta cave were constructed under the reign of Rashtrakutas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Trimurti Cave, Mahabalipuram Overview Located near the northern hills of Mahabalipuram, Trimurti Cave is famous for its depiction of the Hindu Trinity-Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.
Detailed explanation-3: -The 7-metre-high masterpiece “Sadashiva” dominates the entrance to Cave 1. The sculpture represents three aspects of Shiva: the Creator, the Preserver, and the Destroyer, identified, respectively, with Aghora or Bhairava (left half), Taptapurusha or Mahadeva (central full face), and Vamadeva or Uma (right half).
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