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When was the Kandariya Mahadeva temple constructed?

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  1. 900

  2. 950

  3. 970

  4. 999

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kabdariya Mahadeva tample dedicated to Shiva was constructed in 999 century  by the King Dhangadeva of the Chandela dynasty. The temples were decorated with elaborately carved sculptures.

The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches. This architectural form was called ________________.

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  1. Trabeate

  2. Corbelled

  3. Arcuate

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Two technological and stylistic developments are noticeable from the twelfth century. The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches. This architectural form was called "arcuate".

The 64 Yoginis temple is the main temple in ________.

history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

  1. Golden temple

  2. Khajuraho temple

  3. Mahabalipuram temple

  4. Sun temple of Konark

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Correct Option: B

Where is the Brihadeshwara temple situated?

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  1. Konark

  2. Thanjavur

  3. Mahabalipuram

  4. Madurai

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Correct Option: B
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The Brihadeshwara temple is situated in Thanjuvar. The temple is also known as Rajarajeshwara and was constructed by Raja Raja Chola. It is the largest South Indian temple constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture.

Who built the Brihadeshwara temple?

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  1. Narshimhavarma

  2. Rajaraja I

  3. Rajaraja II

  4. Narshimhavarma II

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Correct Option: B

Who completed the Qutub Minar?

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  1. Rajiya

  2. Qutub-ud-din-Aibak

  3. Iltutmish

  4. Babar

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Correct Option: C

Which temple is known as Rajarajeshwar temple?

history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

  1. Sun Temple of Konark

  2. Khajuraho Temple

  3. Narasimha Temple

  4. Brihadeshwara Temple

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Correct Option: D

The famous Sun Temple of Konark was built by whom?

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  1. Narshimhadeva I

  2. Konkanivarman

  3. Narshimhadeva II

  4. Narshimhadeva III

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Correct Option: A

The temples known as the Seven Pagodas had been built by the

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  1. Pallavas

  2. Cholas

  3. Hoysalas

  4. Chalukyas

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Correct Option: A

During the reign of which Pallava ruler Ratha temples at Mahabalipuram were built?

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  1. Narasimhavarman I

  2. Adivarman

  3. Nadivarman

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A