Q. Who among the following built the famous Jagannath Temple of Puri?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Anantavarman Chodaganga (c.1076–1150 CE): He assumed the title of Trikalingadhipathi in 1076 CE, that is, the ruler of the three Kalingas, which comprises of Kalinga proper (South), Utkal (North), and Kosal (West), and probably was the first king to rule all three divisions of Kalinga.
- He was a religious person as well as a patron of art and literature.
- Credited for having built the famous Jagannath Temple of Puri in Odisha.
Source: Poonam Dahiya
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