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Which of the following rock-cut caves in Western India features the famous 'Dashavatara Cave' depicting the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu?
A. Karla Caves
B. Kanheri Caves
C. Ellora Caves✓ Correct Answer
D. Elephanta Caves
💡 Solution & Explanation
Cave 15 at Ellora, known as the Dashavatara Cave, showcases magnificent rock-cut sculptures illustrating the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu alongside other Shaivite themes. Ellora houses Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments carved side by side during the Rashtrakuta dynasty. The site is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.
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