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Write about the Ellora temple.

Ellora temple:

1. Kailashnath temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples at Ellora (Maharashtra).


2. It is megalith carved out of one single rock.


3. The building of Ellora temple was patronized by the Rashtrakutas.


4. The entire Kailashnath temple at Ellora was carved out of one stone under the rule of Krishna I.


5. The rock out of which it was carved was 100 feet high, 276 feet long and 154 feet wide.


6. The temple is famous worldwide and is considered an architectural wonder.


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