Which of the following statements are correct about Gangas Chedagangas who had ruled in Orissa 1 nbs...........

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Which of the following statements are correct about Gangas (Chedagangas) who had ruled in Orissa

1. Narsimhadeva constructed the Sun Temple at Konark

2. Anantvarman Gangau built the Lingaraja Temple at Bhuvaneshwara

3. Jagannath temple at Puri was made before the reign of Gangas

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1 and 3

2 and 3

1 only

1 and 2

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: Narsimhadeva constructed the Sun Temple at Konark

- This statement is correct. King Narsimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty is credited with constructing the Sun Temple at Konark in the 13th century.

- Statement 2: Anantvarman Gangau built the Lingaraja Temple at Bhuvaneshwara

- This statement is incorrect. The Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar was constructed by the Somavamsi dynasty kings before the Ganga dynasty reigned, not by the Gangas themselves.

- Statement 3: Jagannath temple at Puri was made before the reign of Gangas

- This statement is incorrect. The Jagannath Temple at Puri was constructed during the reign of the Ganga dynasty, specifically by King Anantavarman Chodaganga.

- Correct Answer: Option 1: 1 only

Hence, only Statement 1 is correct.