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    Question

    The Khajuraho temple complex was patronized by which of the following dynasty?

    A Solanki dynasty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Chandela dynasty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Parmar dynasty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Chauhan dynasty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •  The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandela dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they fall into three distinct groups and belong to two different religions – Hinduism and Jainism.
    • The temples at Khajuraho are all made of sandstone. They were patronized by the Chandela dynasty. Hence, option B is correct.

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