Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Brihadeshwara temple at Thanjavur is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Dravidian architecture during the ______ period.

Options:

Chera

Chola

Hoysala

Pandya

Correct Answer:

Chola

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- Chola

The Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur was built by the Chola king Rajaraja I between 1003 and 1010 CE. It is one of the largest Hindu temples and an exemplar of Tamil architecture. It is also called Dakshina Meru (Meru of the South).