Multiple choice

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 at Thanjavur was commissioned by the Chola emperor Rajaraja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD. It is a brilliant example of Dravidian architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marthanda Varma, Tipu Sultan, and Vikramaditya belong to different dynasties and regions and were not involved in its construction.

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