The Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli dates back to the Mauryan period, specifically around the 3rd century BCE, during Emperor Ashoka's reign. This is evident from its style and location near other Mauryan edicts. In contrast, the Varaha image at Udayagiri Caves is typically dated to the Gupta period (around the 5th century CE). The Mahabalipuram monuments, including the rock-cut rathas and reliefs, belong to the Pallava dynasty (7th-8th centuries CE). The Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar is a much later construction, primarily from the Keshari dynasty (11th-12th centuries CE).