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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 41

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q41

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Lad Khan Temple at Aihole in Karnataka is an example of which of the following styles of temple architecture?

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Correct answer: C

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The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Vesara.

  • The Lad Khan Temple at Aihole in Karnataka is an example of Vesara styles of temple architecture.
  • The Vesara style is a hybrid temple architecture that combines elements of both the Dravida (South Indian) and Nagara (North Indian) styles. This fusion is believed to have originated in the Dharwad region (modern-day Karnataka) and reflects the artistic innovations of historic architectural schools in the Deccan.
  • The Vesara style was most prominently adopted by the Badami Chalukyas, the Hoysalas and the later Rashtrakutas, making it a hallmark of Deccan temple architecture.