Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the Prambanan Temple complex is/are correct?
1.It was built in the 9th century CE by the Sailendra dynasty, a prominent Mahayana Buddhist kingdom of Central Java.
2.It stands as the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and is dedicated structurally to the Hindu Trimurti.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Prambanan Temple complex was built in the 9th century CE by the Sanjaya dynasty, a powerful Hindu kingdom ruling central Java. The contemporary Sailendra dynasty was primarily responsible for building nearby Buddhist monuments, such as Borobudur.
- Statement 2 is correct: Prambanan is recognized as the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia (inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991). The complex features soaring spires dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti: Shiva (the presiding deity), Vishnu, and Brahma.
