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| Q. |
The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of development of art under the |
| A. | Rashtrakutas |
| B. | Pallavas |
| C. | Pandyas |
| D. | Chalukyas |
| Answer» A. Rashtrakutas | |
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Explanation: The Ellora caves were patronized mainly by the Chalukya and the Rashtrakuta Dynasty rulers between the middle of sixth century and the eleventh century A.D. Aianta Caves in Maharashtra are 28-30 rockcut cavemonuments created during the first century BC and 5th century AD, containing paint ings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art and universal pictorial art. |
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