INDIAN HISTORY

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The Kailasha Temple is located in the caves of?
A
Elephanta
B
Ellora
C
Ajanta
D
Karla
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Kailash temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, a religious complex consisting of 34 rock-cut monasteries and temples. It was built by King Krishna I in AD 760 to represent Mt Kailasa (Kailash), Shiva’s Himalayan abode.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Kailash Temple is the sixteenth cave, and it is one of the 32 cave temples and monasteries forming the magnanimous Ellora Caves. As per the historical records, it was built by the 8th century Rashtrakuta King Krishna I between the year 756 and 773 AD.

Detailed explanation-3: -These early caves were generally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, although the iconography suggests that the artisans gave other gods and goddesses of Hinduism prominent and equal reverence.

Detailed explanation-4: -These 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff, not far from Aurangabad, in Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kailashnatha Temple also known as Kailash Temple is a famous temple located in Ellora, Maharashtra. Its construction is generally attributed to the eighth-century Rashtrakuta king Krishna I (756 – 773). It is a Hindu temple in the Dravidian architectural style.

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