INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sun Temple at Konark is also called the Black Pagoda. Ganga dynasty built the temple in the 13th Century. The temple was called the “Black Pagoda” in European sailor accounts as early as 1676 because its high tower appeared black.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Konark temple has seven stone horses to depict the seven horses that pull the sun’s chariot. The chariot structure has 12 massive wheels with 8 spokes each. It is known as the ‘Black Pagoda’ because of the dark stones used for the temple’s construction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Konark is a medium town in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India. It lies on the coast by the Bay of Bengal, 65 kilometres from the capital of the state, Bhubaneswar. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, built in black granite during the reign of Narasinghadeva-I.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Sun Temple, Konark. Sun Temple, Konark is known as Black Pagoda.