The temple built by the Hoysala dynasty is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The temple built by the Hoysala dynasty is:

A. Chennakesava Temple, Belur

B. Brihadeeswarar Temple

C. Meenakshi Temple

D. Konark Sun Temple

Answer: Option A

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The Chennakesava Temple at Belur is a fine example of Hoysala architecture.

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The legendary 'Chhorla-Chhorli' or the historic 'Vijay Fort' styles aside, which ancient site contains the unique ruins of 'Adilabad Fort'?

A. Golconda

B. Delhi

C. Bijapur

D. Daulatabad

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Adilabad Fort is a fortification built by Muhammad bin Tughlaq in Delhi, located near the grand Tughlaqabad Fort complex.

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The historic hill fort 'Gwalior Fort', described by Emperor Babur as 'the pearl among fortresses in India', was originally founded by which ruler?

A. Raja Man Singh Tomar

B. Madhavrao Scindia

C. Yashwantrao Holkar

D. Suraj Sen

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Gwalior Fort was originally founded in the 3rd century CE by a local chieftain named Suraj Sen, though its most famous palace (Man Mandir) was built by Raja Man Singh Tomar.

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The historic 'Padmanabhapuram Palace' complex contains an iconic multi-story clock tower. What is this clock mechanism locally called?

A. Manichitrathazu Clock

B. Mathilakam Clock

C. Oorali Clock

D. Maniyalbi Clock

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The 300-year-old clock tower at Padmanabhapuram features a unique mechanical clock called the 'Maniyalbi', powered by hanging stone weights.

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