The magnificent Shiva temples, including those at Chidambaram, Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram were constructed under the patronage of which of the following rulers:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
In fact, some of the most magnificent Shiva temples, including those at Chidambaram, Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram, were constructed under the patronage of Chola rulers. This was also the period when some of the most spectacular representations of Shiva in bronze sculpture were produced.