Which Chola ruler built the Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore?
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SSC MTS 12th July 2022 Shift-1
Rajaraja I
Correct AnswerRajendra I
Incorrect AnswerVijayalaya
Incorrect AnswerRajendra III
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore is a magnificent example of Dravidian architecture.
- Option 1: Rajaraja I
- He was a renowned Chola ruler.
- Constructed the Brihadeshwara Temple around 1010 AD.
- Known for expanding the Chola empire and his patronage to the arts.
- Option 2: Rajendra I
- Son of Rajaraja I.
- Succeeded him and carried forward his legacy, building other temples.
- Option 3: Vijayalaya
- Founder of the Chola Empire.
- Not associated with the construction of Brihadeshwara Temple.
- Option 4: Rajendra III
- Last ruler of the Chola dynasty.
- Ruled much later than the construction of the Brihadeshwara Temple.
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