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Which of the following temples was also called Black Pagoda by the Germanic Navinco? A. Konark Temple B. Jagannath Temple C. Brahmeshwar Temple D. Mukteshwar Temple

Which of the following temples was also called Black Pagoda by the Germanic Navinco? A. Konark Temple B. Jagannath Temple C. Brahmeshwar Temple D. Mukteshwar Temple Correct Answer A

The answer is Konark Temple.

Key Points

  • Konark Temple was called the "Black Pagoda" in European sailor accounts because it looked like a great tiered tower that appeared black.
  • It is located in Konark, Puri district, Odisha.
  • The temple was built around 1250 CE by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

Additional Information

  • Jagannath Temple:
    • Jagannath Temple in Puri was called the "White Pagoda".
    • The famous annual Ratha Yatra or chariot festival held at Jagannath Temple.
    • It was built in the 12th century by Ananta Varman Chodaganga Deva, a well-known Ganga dynasty king.
  • Brahmeshwar Temple:
    • It is a Hindu temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, dedicated to Shiva.
  • Mukteshwar Temple:
    • It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva built in the 10th century in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

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