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INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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The Chola Empire was a powerful empire in Southern India. Which of these was NOT built by a Chola king?
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Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram
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Shore Temple
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Airavatesvara Temple
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Brihadeeswara Temple
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Many majestic temples were built by the Chola dynasty and their rulers. However, only three are regarded as the “Great Living Chola Temples, ‘’ including the temple of gangaikonda cholapuram, the brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur, and the airavatesvara temple at darasuram.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Airavatesvara temple at Tanjavur was built by the Chola king Rajaraja II (1143-1173 CE.): it is much smaller in size as compared to the Brihadisvara temple at Tanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram.
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