Which rock was brought to construct Bhuleshwar Temple which is different as compared to surroun...........

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Which rock was brought to construct Bhuleshwar Temple which is different as compared to surrounding brownish color?

Obsidian

Andesite

Black basalt

Dacite

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Explanation:

Black basalt (AA type) rock was brought to construct this temple which is different as compared to surrounding brownish color basalt which has high percentage of calcium (lime - Chuna). The fort was constructed in 1629 by Murar Jagdev who, in 1630, looted Pune. He then built the fort to keep a watch on the city.