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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 131

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q131

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Who among the following Chola kings built the Rajarajeshwara temple of Tanjore?
 

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Correct answer: C

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The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rajaraja Chola I

  • The Rajarajeshwara Temple of Tanjore, also known as the Brihadeeswarar Temple, was built by the Chola king Rajaraja I.
  • He was a prominent ruler of the Chola dynasty and constructed this magnificent temple in the 11th century, making it one of the most iconic examples of Chola architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site today.
  • The temple is renowned for its architectural grandeur and the impressive Brihadeeswarar Shiva Lingam housed within it.