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Who built the Tanjore big temple (Bhihadeeshwara temple)?

  1. Rajaraja cholan

  2. Rajendra Cholan

  3. Jayendra Cholan

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Brihadeeswarar Temple (also known as the Tanjore Big Temple or Peruvudaiyaar Kovil) was built by the Chola emperor Rajaraja I (Rajaraja Cholan) between 1003 and 1010 AD. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the largest temples in India and a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and represents the height of Chola temple architecture.

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