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The Brihadeswara temple at Tanjavur was built by
Question

The Brihadeswara temple at Tanjavur was built by

A.

Pulakesin II

B.

Rajaraja I

C.

Vishnuvardhan

D.

Vira Pandya

Correct option is B

The Brihadeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil or the Big Temple, is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest and most significant temples built during the Chola dynasty.

It was constructed during the reign of the Chola king Rajaraja I (985–1014 CE), who was one of the greatest rulers of the Chola dynasty.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and houses a giant Shivalinga in its sanctum.
The temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples" and represents the apex of Chola architectural grandeur.
The architectural style reflects the Dravidian tradition, with a towering Vimana (temple tower) reaching a height of over 60 meters, making it one of the tallest temple towers in the world at the time.
The construction of the Brihadeswara temple marks a significant achievement in temple architecture and was an expression of the Cholas' wealth, power, and artistic skills.
The inscriptions on the temple walls provide valuable historical information about the reign of Rajaraja I, the administrative and religious systems of the time, and the grandeur of the Chola Empire.

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