The Shore Temple, one of the oldest structural stone temples in South India, was built by which dynasty?
A. Chola Dynasty
B. Chalukya Dynasty
C. Pallava Dynasty
D. Pandya Dynasty
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) was constructed during the 8th century AD by the Pallava King Narasimhavarman II, also known as Rajasimha.
Explanation:
The Pancha Rathas are five monolithic pyramidal structural monuments named after the Pandavas (Yudhishtir, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula-Sahadeva) and Draupadi from the Mahabharata.
The Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi, famous across India for its hanging pillar mystery and an enormous monolithic Nandi sculpture, is situated in which state?
Explanation:
The Veerabhadra Temple is located in Lepakshi, Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh. It features exquisite 16th-century Vijayanagara style murals and architecture.
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