The stunning Meenakshi Amman Temple at Madurai, renowned for its massive, vividly painted gateway towers (Gopurams), reached its current architectural form under the patronage of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The stunning Meenakshi Amman Temple at Madurai, renowned for its massive, vividly painted gateway towers (Gopurams), reached its current architectural form under the patronage of:
A. The Nayakas of Madurai
B. The early Pandyas
C. The Rashtrakutas
D. The Cholas
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
While originally a Pandya temple, it was vastly expanded and rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Nayaka rulers, especially Tirumalai Nayak.
The beautiful fortress of Champaner in Gujarat features a world-famous mosque, the Jami Masjid, which stands out for its stunning architectural elements, including a central prayer hall supported by how many pillars?
Explanation:
The Jami Masjid of Champaner, built by Sultan Mahmud Begarha, features an intricate prayer hall supported by 175 stone pillars, showcasing the peak of the Gujarat Sultanate's style.
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