Question

Who built the Kailashnath Temple at Ellora?
A. Amoghavarsha
B. Karka II
C. Krishna I
D. Govinda III

Answer 1

Hint: Kailashnath Temple was built by the uncle of Dantidurga. He defeated the last Chalukyan king Kirtivarman II. His son Govinda II succeeded him.

Complete Answer:
Let us look at the options and discuss the solution.
Option A. The Jain Narayana sanctuary of Pattadakal, the basadi at Konnur, and the Neminatha basadi at Manyakheta were built during the reign of Amoghavarsha. It is an incorrect option.

Option B. Karka II was the successor of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty. He did not build any temples. It is an incorrect option.

Option C. The Rashtrakuta rulers were proponents of workmanship. Their extraordinary commitment to Indian craftsmanship can be found in the Ellora and Elephanta cavern sanctuaries. The Kailashnath Temple at Ellora built by Krishna I is a solid miracle. This sanctuary has been cut from a stone 100 feet high, 276 feet in length, and 154 feet wide. It is the correct option.

Option D. Govinda III was the successor of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty. He did not build any temples. It is an incorrect option.

Hence the correct answer is Option C.

Additional Information:
Dantidurga had passed away without a male beneficiary and was prevailed by his uncle Krishna I (756 - 773/774 CE). He extended his realm by attacking the Ganga region and crushing them, by enslaving the Konkan domains and sending his own child toward the Eastern Chalukya realm of Vengi and tolerating their accommodation without a battle.

Note: Krishna I was succeeded by his oldest child Govinda II (r. c. 774-780 CE). Govinda II's military experiences incorporate his excursion toward the Eastern Chalukya endless supply of his dad and helping a specific Ganga lord in making sure about the seat from his sibling.
-He vanquished the regions that were as yet under the Chalukyas and the Konkan region.
-Krishna I likewise crushed Vishnuvardhana of Vengi and the Ganga ruler of Mysore.
-He was an extraordinary benefactor of craftsmanship and engineering.