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Q76 (IAS/1994) History & Culture › Art & Architecture › Rock-cut architecture Answer Verified

The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are

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The Ellora complex comprises a multireligious ensemble of rock‑cut caves and temples belonging to Buddhism, Hinduism (Brahmanism), and Jainism. Scholarly accounts note that the Ellora cave complex contains Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments and artworks, with the spectacular Kailasanatha (Kailasa) being a Hindu monolithic temple hewn in the 8th century under the Rashtrakutas [1]. Other descriptions of Ellora emphasize its sculptures and cave temples representing multiple sects—including Jain and Buddhist works—within the 34 famous caves carved into the Charanandri hills, with distinct groups attributable to each tradition [2]. Therefore the correct choice is Hindu, Buddhist and Jain.

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  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 8: Harsha and Rise of Regional Kingdoms > Architecture > p. 114
  2. [2] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 9: Cultural Development in South India > II Ellora, Ajanta and Mamallapuram Ellora > p. 132
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