Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which famous Rashtrakuta king built the rock-cut temple of Kailash at Ellora?

Options:

Bhoja

Govinda III

Rashtrakuta King Krishna I

Jai Chand

Correct Answer:

Rashtrakuta King Krishna I

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- Rashtrakuta King Krishna I

The Rashtrakuta King Krishna I built the rock-cut temple of Kailash at Ellora.

The Kailasa temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the largest monolithic rock-cut temples in the world. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Dravidian architecture.

Krishna I was the fourth ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. He was a powerful and ambitious ruler who expanded the Rashtrakuta kingdom to include parts of southern, central, and western India. Krishna I was also a patron of the arts and sciences. He built a number of temples and other public works projects, including the Kailasa temple at Ellora.