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Who built the famous Shiva temple at Ellora?

A. Rashtrakuta Ruler Krishna I
B. Mauryan Emperor Ashoka
C. Gupta King Samudra Gupta
D. Chalukyan King Pulikeshi I
Answer» A. Rashtrakuta Ruler Krishna I
Explanation: The Kailasa temple at Ellora, Maharashtra, was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I as attested in Kannada inscriptions. This is one of the 34 temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock.
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