B.P.S.C. CDPO (Pre) 2018
The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur was constructed by which king?
aRajaraja I✓ Correct
bRajendra I
cRajendra II
dKulottunga I
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
The Brihadeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, built in the early 11th century. The temple was constructed between 1003 and 1010 CE by the Chola ruler Rajaraja I. It is also known as the Rajarajeshwara Temple. The temple was built in the Dravidian style of architecture.
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