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Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

The 64 Yoginis temple is the main temple in ________.

  1. Golden temple

  2. Khajuraho temple

  3. Mahabalipuram temple

  4. Sun temple of Konark
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 64 Yoginis temple is a well-known historical temple located in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, famous for its unique architecture and historical significance.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

Where is the Brihadeshwara temple situated?

  1. Konark

  2. Thanjavur

  3. Mahabalipuram

  4. Madurai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Brihadeshwara temple is situated in Thanjuvar. The temple is also known as Rajarajeshwara and was constructed by Raja Raja Chola. It is the largest South Indian temple constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

Why did Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni destroy the temple of Somnath?

  1. To win credit as a great hero of Islam.

  2. To loot the precious idols and immense wealth stored in the temple.

  3. To build a mosque in its place

  4. Only A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Temples were destroyed by invading rulers as they were a symbol of the power, prestige and wealth of a king. The king was viewed as a representative of God. They were also a large store of treasure and riches. Thus, temples were viewed as targets that were to be attacked in the course of battles.
Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was a contemporary of Rajendra I. During his campaigns in the subcontinent, he also attacked the temples of defeated kings and looted their wealth and idols. Sultan Mahmud was not a very important ruler at that time. By destroying the Somnath temple he tried to win credit as a great hero of Islam.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

Why did the Sinhalese ruler Sena general II order his general to invade Madurai?

  1. To find and restore the golden statue of Buddha

  2. To capture territory

  3. To avenge the defeat of Sena I by the Pandyan king Shrimara Shrivallabha

  4. Both A and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Temples were destroyed by invading rulers as they were a large store of treasure and riches. Thus, temples were viewed as targets that were to be attacked in the course of battles.

In the early ninth century, when the Pandyan king Shrimara Shrivallabha invaded Sri Lanka and defeated the king, he removed all the valuables like The statue of the Buddha made entirely of gold in the Jewel Palace and the golden images in the various monasteries.

The blow to the pride of the Sinhalese (Srilankan) ruler had to be avenged and the next Sinhalese ruler, Sena II ordered his general to invade Madurai the Pandyan capital.