Multiple choice

The Sun Temple of Konark was built by

  1. Nagabhatta I

  2. Narsimhadeva I

  3. Krishna III

  4. Mihira Bhoja
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Explanation

The Sun Temple of Konark was built by King Narsimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the 13th century (around 1250 CE). This UNESCO World Heritage site is designed as a colossal chariot of the Sun God with 12 pairs of elaborately carved wheels. Nagabhatta I, Krishna III, and Mihira Bhoja were rulers of other dynasties and periods.

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