The correct answer is Option 3- Rashtrakutas
The Jain temple at Pattadakal was built by the Rashtrakutas. The temple was built in the 9th century, during the reign of Rashtrakuta King Krishna II or the Kalyani Chalukyas. The temple is dedicated to the 23rd Tirthankar, Parsvanatha.
The Chalukyas built a large complex of temples for royal commemoration and coronation in Pattadakal. The nine Hindu temples in the complex were built in the 7th and 8th centuries, while the Jain temple was built a century later.
The Jain temple is built in the Dravidian architectural style. It has a square sanctum, a circumambulatory path, an antechamber, a mantapa and a porch. The mantapa is divided into seven bays at the north and south walls, with narrow niches containing seated Jinas. |
