Q. Consider the following statements regarding Ramappa (Rudreswara) Temple:
Temple was built during the reign of Chola dynasty
The foundation of the temple is built using the sandbox technique.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Answer: A
Notes:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Temple was built during the reign of Kakatiya empire
- Statement 2 is correct: The foundation of the temple is built with the “sandbox technique”. The flooring of the temple is granite and the pillars are of basalt.
- Sandbox technique involved filling the pit — dug up for laying the foundation — with a mixture of sand-lime, jaggery (for binding), and karakkaya (black myrobalan fruit) before the buildings were constructed on these ‘sandboxes’.This technique acts as a cushion in case of earthquakes.
Source: The Hindu
