Arrange the following in ascending chronological order of construction.
A: Taj Mahal
B: Konark Sun Temple
C: Golden Temple
D: Brihadeeswarar Temple
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. D, B, C, A.
To arrange the monuments in ascending chronological order of construction, we start with the oldest:
D: Brihadeeswarar Temple was built in 1010 CE by Raja Raja Chola I in Tamil Nadu, representing Chola architecture.
B: Konark Sun Temple was constructed in the 13th century (around 1250 CE) by King Narasimhadeva I in Odisha.
C: Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar was built in 1604 CE by Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
A: Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 CE by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in 1653 CE.