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This island and its residents received its name from Portuguese invaders. They named the island after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island. According to sources, each cave has been carved as a rock-cut temple with one main huge chamber, courtyards, two lateral chambers, and minor shrines. This architectural marvel was granted the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Identify this island?
This island and its residents received its name from Portuguese invaders. They named the island after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island. According to sources, each cave has been carved as a rock-cut temple with one main huge chamber, courtyards, two lateral chambers, and minor shrines. This architectural marvel was granted the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Identify this island?
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The correct option is D Elephanta
The Elephanta Caves are located on the Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea, 12 km away from Mumbai. When the Portuguese navigators landed on this island, they saw a huge stone monument of an Elephant on the island. Thus, they named it Ilha Elefante, which literally translates to as “Elephanta Island”. It was granted the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The caves are now under the maintenance of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The Elephanta Caves are located on the Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea, 12 km away from Mumbai. When the Portuguese navigators landed on this island, they saw a huge stone monument of an Elephant on the island. Thus, they named it Ilha Elefante, which literally translates to as “Elephanta Island”. It was granted the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The caves are now under the maintenance of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
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