GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who constructed the Brihadeshvara Temple at Tanjore?
A
Parantaka I
B
Rajendra I
C
Rajaraja I
D
Rajadhiraja
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 most famous of them, the Airavatesvara Temple, is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and was built by Raja Raja Chola. Built in the 12th century, the Airavatesvara Temple stands extremely popular and well-preserved.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1010 CE, Rajaraja built the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple and the capital acted as a center of both religious and economic activity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Brihadisvara temple or the Thanjavur temple was built by Raja Raja Chola 1.

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