The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur was built during the reign of which Chola ruler ?
Rajaraja Chola I
The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, also called the Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, was built by Rajaraja Chola I and consecrated around 1010 CE. Its vimana rises over sixty metres and is crowned by a single massive capstone, an engineering feat that made it the tallest temple of its day.
Rajaraja Chola I recorded his gifts, land grants and temple staff in long inscriptions on the plinth, which is why the temple is also a primary source for Chola administration and economy. It is now part of the Great Living Chola Temples inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Among the others, Rajendra Chola I was Rajaraja's son and built the temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Karikala belongs to the much earlier Sangam-age Cholas, and Kulottunga ruled later in the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
Hence, the answer is Rajaraja Chola I.
Important Questions from Medieval History
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I
(System / Category)
List-II
(Description)
A. Upari 1. Peasants directly responsible for the payment of revenue B. Pattadar 2. Category of tenancy tenure held under the Marathas C. Mirasidar 3. Gifts of land or land revenue D. Inam lands 4. Co-parcenary title holder and designated revenue payer in southern India Name the calligrapher in Akbar’s court who was honoured with the title “Zarrin Kalam” or Golden Pen.
Which one of the following statements about Fatehpur Sikri is NOT correct?
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Bhakti Saint
Philosophy
(a)
Shankara
:
Avadhuta
(b)
Ramananda
:
Kevala Advaita
(c)
Ramanuja
:
Vishishtadvaita
(d)
Chaitanya
:
Advaita
The ruins of Vijayanagara (Hampi) were brought to public light in the year 1800 by the following British surveyor and engineer:
