Multiple choice general knowledge history

The Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore was built by an emperor of what dynasty?

  1. Mughal

  2. Chola

  3. Chera

  4. Pandya
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur (Tanjore) was built by Rajaraja Chola I of the Chola dynasty around 1010 CE, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It's a masterpiece of Chola architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mughals built in North India, while Chera and Pandya were other South Indian dynasties.

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