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FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA

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The world famous ‘Khajuraho’ sculptures are located in
A
Agra
B
Himachal pradesh
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Punjab
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Khajuraho was an ancient city in the Madhya Pradesh region of northern India. From the 10th to 12th century CE it was the capital of the Chandella kings who ruled Bundelkhand.

Detailed explanation-3: -India is known to have more than 2 million Hindu temples. Quite a few stories revolve around the history of these temples. 1) Chausath Jogini Temple- 2) Kandariya Mahadeva Temple- 3) Devi Jagdamba Temple- 4) Chitragupta or Bharatji’s Temple- 5) Vishwanath Temple- 6) Laxmana Temple-More items

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