The Sun Temple at Modhera, noted for its magnificent step-tank (Surya Kund), was constructed during the reign of which dynasty? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Sun Temple at Modhera, noted for its magnificent step-tank (Surya Kund), was constructed during the reign of which dynasty?
A. Chaulukya (Solanki) Dynasty
B. Rashtrakuta Dynasty
C. Pratihara Dynasty
D. Paramara Dynasty
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Sun Temple at Modhera, Gujarat, was built in 1026-1027 AD during the reign of King Bhima I of the Chaulukya (Solanki) Dynasty.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The Darasuram temple (Airavatesvara) was built by which Chola king?
A. Vikrama Chola
B. Rajendra I
C. Rajaraja II
D. Kulottunga I

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram was built by Rajaraja II of the Chola dynasty and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Question #2
The historic monument 'Tomb of Safdarjung' features a layout plan that was directly modeled on which earlier grand Mughal structure?
A. Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula
B. Taj Mahal
C. Humayun's Tomb
D. Akbar's Tomb

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Safdarjung Tomb built in 1754 copied the classic Charbagh layout and double-dome elevation concept directly from Humayun's Tomb.

Question #3
The historic 'Humayun's Tomb' complex contains a beautiful octagonal tomb known as the 'Tomb of Isa Khan'. Who was Isa Khan?
A. The chief physician of Humayun
B. A noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri
C. The prime minister of Shah Jahan
D. A general of Akbar's army

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Isa Khan Niyazi was a powerful Afghan noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri and his son Islam Shah Suri. His tomb predates Humayun's tomb by a few years.