Who among the following constructed the Brihadesvara temple, dedicated to Shiva at Thanjavur? |ForumIAS

Q. Who among the following constructed the Brihadesvara temple, dedicated to Shiva at Thanjavur?

[A] Sundara Chola

[B] Uttama Chola

[C] Rajaraja I

[D] Aditya I

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: In c.1010 CE Rajaraja I 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: Poonam Dahiya

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