GK
FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA
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Question
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Who is the founder of Sun Temple in Orissa?
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Mahapadmananda
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Chandragupta Maurya
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Chola Gang Dev
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Narasimhadeva I
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Sun temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva I.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sun Temple of Konark was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya and located 35 km northeast from Puri.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Konark Temple was built by King Narasimha Deva I in 1244 to worship Surya, the Sun God. Konark was chosen as its place of construction because it has been described as the holy seat of Surya in various ancient texts.
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