Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the Kailasha temple at Ellora:

1. It is a prime example of construction in pure Nagara style of architecture.
2. The temple was commissioned by the Pallava king Mahendravarman I.

Which of these statements are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D Neither 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Kailasha Temple is located in the cave 16 of Ellora. It is a monolithic rock-cut temple containing influences of both the Nagara and Dravida style of architecture. It was commissioned by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.