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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 59

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th March 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q59

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Which Dynasty built the Khajuraho Temples?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Chandela Dynasty.

  • The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandela dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050.

About Khajuraho Temples:

  • The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 to the southeast of Jhansi. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.