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CTET PAPER II 2018 · PYQ · Ancient/Medieval History / Art and Architecture · medium

The mural painting from Ellora Caves which shows Vishnu as Narasimha, the man-lion, is a work of which period?

  1. A.Gurjara-Pratihara period
  2. B.Rashtrakuta period✓ Correct
  3. C.Chalukya period
  4. D.Gupta period

Explanation

The Ellora cave complex was developed primarily under the patronage of the Rashtrakuta dynasty (8th-10th century CE), especially the famous Kailasa temple (Cave 16) built by Krishna I. The mural paintings at Ellora, including the depiction of Vishnu as Narasimha, belong to the Rashtrakuta period. The Rashtrakutas were great patrons of art and architecture, and Ellora's most magnificent works date from their rule.
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