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What is called as "Black Pagoda"?

  1. Sun temple ,Konark

  2. King Pharaoh's Tomb

  3. Brihadeeswara temple ,Tanjavur

  4. Lord Narasimha temple,Ahobilam
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The Sun Temple at Konark, Odisha, built in the 13th century, is known as the 'Black Pagoda' due to its dark coloration from time and weathering. European sailors used it as a navigational landmark, calling it this name to distinguish it from the 'White Pagoda' (Jagannath Temple at Puri).

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