Ancient History PYQ 171 of 208 · South India & Sangam Age

The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur was constructed by which king?

  1. ARajaraja I
  2. BRajendra I
  3. CRajendra II
  4. DKulottunga I
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (a) Rajaraja I

Explanation

Rajaraja I, who built it between 1003 and 1010 CE in the Dravidian style. It is also called the Rajarajeshwara temple.

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