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INDIAN CULTURE
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The Brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur, in Tamil Nadu was built by
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Marthanda Varma
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Tipu Sultan
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Tipu Sultan
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Rajaraja Chola
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja I in 1009 CE for worshipping Lord Shiva. Many of his achievements are inscribed here. It is the best example of Chola architecture.
Detailed explanation-2: -The temple was constructed in 1035 AD by Rajendra Chola I (1012-44 CE), the son of the famous Chola king Raja Raja Chola I, who built the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur.
Detailed explanation-3: -What are the temples built by Cholas? There are three great Chola Temples of the 11th and 12th century, the Brihadisvara temples of Thanjavur, the Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram, and the Airavatesvara temple at Darasuram.
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