In which of the following states is the Thousand Pillar temple located, in which thousand pillars are built?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Telangana.

• The Thousand Pillar Temple, also known as Rudreshwara Temple, is located in Hanamkonda, near Warangal in the state of Telangana.
• Built during the reign of the Kakatiya Ruler Rudra Deva in 1163 AD, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Surya.
• The temple is famous for its intricately carved pillars, sculptures, and stellar architecture, with exactly 1,000 intricately designed pillars supporting the structure.
  

Information about the other options:

• Tamil Nadu: While Tamil Nadu is home to many famous temples, such as the Brihadeeswarar Temple and Meenakshi Temple, the Thousand Pillar Temple is not located here.
• Maharashtra: Maharashtra is known for temples like Ellora, Ajanta, and Trimbakeshwar, but not for the Thousand Pillar Temple.
  Kerala: Kerala has temples known for their unique architecture, such as the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, but the Thousand Pillar Temple is not located here.
  

Information Booster:

• The Thousand Pillar Temple is a testament to the architectural brilliance of the Kakatiya dynasty.
• It was declared a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and also UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  

Kakatiya Dynasty

• Founder: Prola Raja II is considered the founder of the Kakatiya Dynasty.
• Period: 1163 – 1323 AD
• Capital: Hanumakonda and Orugallu (Warangal)
• They ruled over the parts of present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and parts of eastern Karnataka and southern Odisha.
• They followed Hinduism but were tolerant towards Jainism.