Question

    Identify the temple based on the following

    information: (I) It is located on the south bank of the Cauvery River in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.  (II) It is built in a Chola architectural style. 
    A Kailasanathar Temple Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rameshwaram Temple Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Brihadishvara Temple Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Somnath Temple Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Brihadishvara Temple, also known as Thanjai Periya Kovil, is a Hindu temple built by Chola emperor Rajaraja I between 1003 and 1010 CE. It is located on the south bank of the Cauvery River in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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