- The Elephanta Caves, dating mainly from the 5th to 8th centuries CE, feature impressive rock-cut architecture and Shaivite sculptures, including the iconic Trimurti (three-faced Shiva). - Historical evidence and art historical analysis strongly suggest that the major phase of construction and sculpting at Elephanta was carried out under the patronage of the Rashtrakuta rulers who controlled the Deccan region, including the Konkan coast, during this period.
The famous rock-cut temples of Elephanta are ascribed to the
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2009 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Vijayanagara Empire)
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Answer: D. Rashtrakutas
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