INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

JAINISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Jaina temples known for the finest marble carvings in India are situated at
A
Kiradu
B
Gwalior
C
Modhera
D
Dilwara
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Mount Abu. Dilwara Jain Temples are a group of temples located amidst the lush green Aravalli hills of Mount Abu in Rajasthan. Dilwara Jain Temples were built between the 11th to 13th centuries AD.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Dilwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu, Rajasthan’s only hill station. These Jain temples were built by VastapulTejpal who was the minister of Bhima, Chalukyas of Gujrath ruler.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pillars, ceilings, walls and floor of Jain temples are made of marble and rock. The architecture work is shown in marbles and rocks too. This is the reason why the temples in Mount Abu and Raunakpur are said to be the finest Jain temples in the world.

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