Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

In which one of the following places, the cave temples built by the Rashtrakutas in the Ellora mountains are located?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Aurangabad (Maharashtra)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Aurangabad (Maharashtra)”.
The Ellora Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, India (now renamed to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district).

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