alleryWhich colonial power named the Elephanta Caves after finding elephant statues there?
ADutch
BPortuguese
CFrench
DBritish
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Portuguese
The Portuguese found elephant statues and named the island Elefante, which became Elephanta.
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