INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIAVAL INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Khajuraho shrines built by the Chandella rulers are dedicated to
A
Brahma and Vishnu
B
Vishnu and Laxmi
C
Shiva and Surya
D
Shiva and Parvati
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Khajuraho Temples are among the most beautiful medieval monuments in the country. It is a group of Hindu temples dedicated to different dieties. The largest temple at khajuraho i.e. the Lakshmana temple is dedicated to Vaikuntha Vishnu. Chandella rulers built these temples between AD 900 and 1130.

Detailed explanation-2: -The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050.

Detailed explanation-3: -The temples of Khajuraho were commissioned by the Rajput rulers of Chandella Dynasty who ruled over central India from the 10th to the 13th Century CE. The temples are known for their elaborate and intricate carvings and sculpture.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Matangeshvara temple (IAST: Matangeśvara Mandir) is a Shiva temple in the Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located among the Western group of temples. Among the Chandela-era monuments of Khajuraho, it is the only Hindu temple that is still actively used for worship.

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