GK
INDIAS HERITAGE
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Question
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Lord Krishna
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Lord Shiva
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Buddha
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Known as the ‘big temple’, Brihadeeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is amongst one of the largest temples in the country. And make no mistake, this temple is 1000+ years old and the temple tower is a whopping 216 feet high, making it the tallest in the world.
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. It was included in the list of The Great Living Chola Temples for UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2004.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Tanjore Big Temple is a stunning monument built by Raja Raja Cholan, greatest king of Chola Dynasty. It was constructed between the year AD 985 and 1014, completed around 1010 AD.