Ellora caves in Maharashtra were built by

Rashtrakutas

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The correct option is A Rashtrakutas
The Rashtrakutas came to power in the 8th century. Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta kingdom. The Rashtrakutas were very tolerant rulers. They were great patrons of art, architecture, and literature.
They built a beautiful Kailash temple in Ellora and carved out the rock cut caves at Elephanta near modern Mumbai.

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Q24. Consider the following statements:

1. The Ellora caves were initially built by the Rashtrakutas

2. There are 32 caves in Ellora.

3. The five Jain caves at Ellora belong to the Digambara Sect.

Which of the statement/s is/are correct?

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