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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 50

SSC MTS - 19 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q50

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Rashtrakuta King Krishna I.

Rashtrakuta King Krishna I, who built the magnificent rock-cut Kailash Temple at Ellora in the 8th century. This monolithic temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is renowned for its architectural grandeur and intricate carvings.

Other Options:

  1. Bhoja - A later Paramara king known for his contributions to art and literature, not related to the Rashtrakutas.

  2. Govinda III - A powerful Rashtrakuta ruler who expanded the empire but did not build the Kailash Temple.

  3. Jai Chand - A Gahadavala king associated with the defeat against Muhammad Ghori, unrelated to the Rashtrakutas.

Thus, Krishna I is the correct answer as he commissioned the iconic Kailash Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.