The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur was built by which Chola king? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur was built by which Chola king?

A. Rajadhiraja

B. Rajendra I

C. Rajaraja I

D. Kulottunga I

Answer: Option C

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Rajaraja I built the Brihadeeswara Temple in 1010 CE; it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a classic example of Dravidian architecture.

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The majestic 'Umaid Bhawan Palace' in Jodhpur is also known by which popular local name due to the specific hill stone material used?

A. Suryagarh Palace

B. Marwar Bhavan

C. Jodhpur Castle

D. Chittar Palace

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Umaid Bhawan Palace is locally called Chittar Palace because it was constructed using special golden-yellow 'Chittar' sandstone from a nearby hill.

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The Charminar in Hyderabad was constructed in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah primarily to commemorate which historical event?

A. The foundation of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty

B. The eradication of a deadly plague epidemic

C. Victory over the Vijayanagara Empire

D. The signing of a peace treaty with the Mughals

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the Charminar in 1591 to celebrate the end of a devastating plague epidemic that had plagued the city of Hyderabad.

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