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The Brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur, in Tamil Nadu was built by

  1. Marthanda Varma

  2. Tipu Sultan

  3. Vikramaditya

  4. Rajaraja Chola
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Explanation

The Brihadisvara Temple (also called Rajarajesvara Temple) was built by Rajaraja Chola I of the Chola dynasty and completed in 1010 CE. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is dedicated to Lord Shiva and showcases the zenith of Chola temple architecture. Marthanda Varma was a Travancore ruler, Tipu Sultan ruled Mysore, and Vikramaditya refers to multiple kings across eras.

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