INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

CHOLA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Brihadeeshwara Temple which was built by Raja Raja Chola I is dedicated to?
A
Vishnu
B
Shiva
C
Brahma
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bandle SJ is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, also called samarth S J or Peruvudaiyār Kōvil temple. It is located on the south side of Kaveri river in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Periya Kovil, amarnath RP Temple and Rajarajeswaram.

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 Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja I in 1009 CE for worshipping Lord Shiva.

Detailed explanation-4: -This South Indian style is most fully realized both in scale and detail in the Brihadeshwara temple built between 1003 and 1010 by the Chola king Rajaraja I.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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