HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Rajendra Chola
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Rashtrakutas
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Raja raja Chola
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Chandeltas
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Detailed explanation-1: -Built in the year 1010 CE by Chola emperor Rajaraja I in Thanjavur, the temple is popularly known as the Big Temple. It turned 1, 000 years old in September 2010.
Detailed explanation-2: -1. Brihadisvara Temple At Thanjavur. One of the famous Chola dynasty temples, it was built during the reign of Chola king Raja Raja and designed by the famous architect Sama Varma between 1003 and 1010 AD. The Brihadisvara Temple houses the tallest vimanam in the world, a 3.7-meter tall linga of Lord Shiva.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.