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The Great Living chola temples have found its place in the elite list of the world heritage sites in India. These temples are located in three cities. Three of them are – Gangalikonda, Cholapuram and Darasuram.. What is the name of the forth city?

  1. Trichi

  2. Madurai

  3. Thanjavaur

  4. Warangal
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Explanation

The Great Living Chola Temples UNESCO World Heritage site includes three temples: Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Darasuram. Thanjavur is the fourth city mentioned, home to the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple built by Raja Raja Chola I.

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The 'Great Living Chola Temples' UNESCO listing covers the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur along with those at Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram. Thanjavur's temple, built by Raja Raja Chola I around 1010 CE, is the earliest and most iconic of the three, making it the fourth city in the group.

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