SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 54

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q54

Ravana Phadi cave and Durga Temple at Aihole portray the architectural style of which dynasty?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Chalukya.

The Ravana Phadi cave and Durga Temple at Aihole portray the architectural style of the Chalukya dynasty. The Chalukyas, particularly during the reign of the Badami Chalukyas (6th-8th centuries), are known for their significant contributions to Indian architecture. The Ravana Phadi cave, with its rock-cut architecture, and the Durga Temple, showcasing early Hindu temple design, reflect the Chalukyan style of architecture, characterized by its distinct structural and sculptural elements.