Question

The wall relief from cave 15 ellora is a work of which period

Answer 1

Several inscriptions at Ellora date from the 6th century onwards, the best known of which is an inscription by Rashtrakuta Dantidurga (c. 753-57 A.D.)

Answer 2

The wall relief from cave 15 Ellora is a work of Krsna I (r. 756-773 CE) of the Rashtrakuta line.

What is Cave 15?

• Cave 15 is known as Dashavatara Cave has a place in the time of Rashtrakuta lord, Dantidurga.
• This cavern principally portrays Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu in different structures.
• This two-storeyed design has an enormous patio wherein stands a solid Nandi mandapa.
• Stream goddesses flank the entry.

In which Dynasty was the cavern at Ellora framed?

• Worked by Krsna I (r. 756-773 CE) of the Rashtrakuta line to praise his triumph over the Pallavas.
• It expanded significantly more the glory of Ellora, which had been made capital by Dantidurga, Krsna's ancestor, following his triumph over the adversary Chalukyas in c. 753 CE.

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