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Which of the following is the world’s tallest monolithic free-standing structure?

Which of the following is the world’s tallest monolithic free-standing structure? Correct Answer Gomateshwara

The correct answer is Gomateshwara.

Key Points

  • Gomateshwara
    • It is also known as Bahubali.
    • It is an important pilgrimage site of Jainism.
    • According to Jainism, Gomateshwara is the son of Rishabhdev.
    • It is located in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka.
    • It was built in 981 AD by Chamundaraya (Western Ganga Dynasty)
    • It is carved out of a single block of granite and looms on the top of Vindhya Giri hill.

Additional Information

  • Lepakshi Nandi is located in lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh and it was built by Viranna and Virupanna.
  • Bhojeshwar Temple is located in Bhojpur, Madhya Pradesh and was built by Paramara Raja Bhoja.
  • Buddha Statue of Hyderabad is standing on the rock of Gibraltar in the middle of Hussain Sagar Lake.

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