Question

the Chaityalaya at Karle was constructed by _______ a merchant of Banavasi.
A)Gautama
B)Bhootapala
C)Shatakarni
D)Chavundaraya

Answer 1

Hint: The shrines of Buddhism were developed over a period from the second century BCE to the fifth century CE. The Karle caves are also known as Karla cells, these are complex ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves in India at Karli near Maharashtra.

Complete answer:
Option A: Gautam Buddha was also known as Siddhartha Gautama, he is the founder of Buddhism. This option is not correct.
Option B: It is believed that Satavahanas rulers made grants for these caves and these caves are famous for Grand Chaitya ( a prayer hall or shrine) containing unusual qualities of fine sculpture. The caves house a Buddhist monastery of the second century BC and were attributed to Lord Buddha as the Chaitya hall have beautiful columns inside, depicting the Buddha's life journey in Carvings of the lofty pillars.
The Karla caves were constructed under the reign of the Satavahanas Indian ruler, Yajna Sri Satakarni, also known as Gautamiputra Yajna Sri, and was constructed by Bhootpala, a merchant of Banavasi.
Option C: Shatakarni is also referred to as Gautamiputra Yajna Sri, he is believed to be the last great king of the Satavahana dynasty. This option is not correct.
Option D: Chavundaraya was an Indian Military commander who offered his services to the dynasty of Talakad.
Therefore, option B is correct.

Note: Satavahanas, were an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region they are also known as the Andhras. Their reign started roughly around the second century and the empire fragmented around the third century CE.