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Kailasha temple, cut out of solid rock at Ellora was built under the patronage of the _________.

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Cholas
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Kadambas
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Pallavas
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Rashtrakutas
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The correct option is D Rashtrakutas
The Kailasa Temple of the Ellora Caves, is notable for being the largest monolithic structure in the world that was carved out of a single piece of rock. It was constructed by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I in 756-773 CE. The temple derives its name from Mount Kailasa, the Himalayan abode of the Hindu god Shiva.

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