Multiple choice

Which city of India has monuments from the Chola period?

  1. Chennai

  2. Madurai

  3. Tanjore

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tanjore (Thanjavur) was the capital of the Chola dynasty and houses the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site built by Raja Raja Chola I. While Chennai has ancient temples and Madurai has Nayak architecture, Tanjore has the most significant Chola-period monuments.

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