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The temple dedicated to lord Shiva in Elephanta Caves was built by the king of which dynasty?

The temple dedicated to lord Shiva in Elephanta Caves was built by the king of which dynasty? Correct Answer Rashtrakuta

The correct answer is option (1) i.e. Rashtrakuta.

  • Elephanta anciently known as Gharapuri, the island capital of Konkan Mauryas, is celebrated for its colossal image of Maheshmurti with three heads each representing a different form.
  • The Elephanta Caves serve as a great tourist attraction in the vicinity of the large Mumbai metropolis. The Elephanta island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai in Maharashtra.
  • The cave temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was excavated sometime in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta kings, who ruled the area between A.D. 757-973.
  • The Elephanta caves are a conglomeration of seven caves, out of which the most important is the Mahesa-murti cave.
  • The cave complex has been given the status of world heritage by UNESCO.

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