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Question

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

  1. Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
  2. Nasik (Maharashtra)
  3. Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh)
  4. Golconda

Answer:

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).