Which temple built by the Chola kings
Which one of the following was a temple built by the Chola kings?
- Durga Temple, Aihole
- Brihadiswara Temple, Tanjavur
- Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
- Srirangam Temple. Thiruchirapalli
Answer
Brihadiswara Temple at Tanjavur was built by the Chola Kings. Rajaraja Chola I was its founder. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Meenakshi temple, Madurai is dedicated to Parvati (known as Meenakshi). It was built between 1623 and 1655.
Srirangam Temple at Thiruchirapalli is dedicated to Ranganatha, who is a form of Hindu deity Vishnu.
Durga Temple, Aihole was built by the dynasty of the Chalukyas between 7th and 8th century.
The correct option is B.