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The Chaityalaya at Karle was constructed by ................. a merchant of Banavasi.

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Gautama
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Bhootapala
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Shatakarni
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Chavundaraya
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The correct option is B Bhootapala
Bhootapala a merchant of Banavasi, constructed the Chaityalaya at Karle. The chaitya at Karle is the largest of the cave temples. It is said to have been sculptured between 100-125 A.D. It is cut off of a solid rock to a depth of about 124 feet. It is 40 metres long, 15 metres high and 15 metres broad.At the inner end there is an imposing stupa with a wooden umbrella on the top. The original wood of the umbrella survives even to this day.

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