Both the Kailasanatha Temple at Kanchipuram and the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram are prominent examples of structural temple architecture from the Pallava period.
Which one of the following is the common element between the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora and the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2016 · Topic: Architecture in Ancient India (Rashtrakuta Period Rock-cut Temples: Kailasa Temple at Ellora)
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Answer: B. Both are carved out from solid rocks
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