Q. Who among the following constructed the Rajarajeshwara or Brihadesvara temple, dedicated to Shiva at Thanjavur?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: /Rajaraja I (c.985−1014 CE): Greatest Chola ruler, who helped raise the Chola Empire to become the largest dominion in South India till the 13th century.
- In c.1010 CE he constructed the Rajarajeshwara or Brihadesvara temple, dedicated to Shiva at Thanjavur (Tanjore).
- This temple is also called the Rajaraja temple as the Cholas were in the habit of installing images of kings and queens in the temples in addition to the deity.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

