Q. The Eastern Gangadynasty of Kalinga(Orissa) is primarily remembered for its architectural contribution under the king Anantavarman Chodaganga. Which of the following monuments did he commission?

[A] The Sun Templeat Konark.

[B] The Jagannath Templeat Puri.

[C] The Lingaraja Templeat Bhubaneswar.

[D] The Rajarani Templeat Bhubaneswar.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • (a) Incorrect. The Konark Sun Templewas built much later by Narasimhadeva Iof the Eastern Gangadynasty.
  • (b) Correct. Anantavarman Chodaganga(c. 1077–1147 AD) was the founder of the imperial phase of the Eastern Gangadynasty and is credited with initiating the construction of the famous Jagannath Templeat Puri.
  • (c) Incorrect. The Lingaraja Templewas primarily built by the Somavamsidynasty.
  • (d) Incorrect. The Rajarani Templewas built by the Somavamsis.
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