Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Vidyadhara
Explanation:
· The
Kandariya Mahadev Temple, the largest and most ornate temple in the Khajuraho group, was constructed by the powerful Chandela King
Vidyadhara (reigned c. 1003–1035 CE).
· The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity
Shiva and is considered the zenith of Chandela art and architecture.
· It is widely believed that King Vidyadhara built this temple to commemorate his successful defense against the invasion of
Mahmud of Ghazni.
· The temple's structure, particularly its towering
shikhara (spire) and intricate, multi-tiered sculptural friezes, represents the high point of the North Indian temple style (Nagara style).
Information Booster:
· The Khajuraho Group of Monuments, where the Kandariya Mahadev Temple is located, is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
· The temples were built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty between the 9th and 11th centuries CE.
Additional Knowledge:
·
Dhanga (c): Another prominent Chandela ruler, credited with the construction of the
Vishwanatha Temple and the
Parshvanatha Temple at Khajuraho.
· The temple is situated in the
Western Group of temples, which houses the most celebrated structures of the site.