From the following temples of Rajasthan identify the temples which were built in the Gurjar-Pratihar Period: (i) Adivarah temple of Ahad (ii) Harshat Mata temple of Abhaneri (iii) Neelkanth temple of Rajorgarh (iv) Harihar temple of Osian Codes:

From the following temples of Rajasthan identify the temples which were built in the Gurjar-Pratihar Period: (i) Adivarah temple of Ahad (ii) Harshat Mata temple of Abhaneri (iii) Neelkanth temple of Rajorgarh (iv) Harihar temple of Osian Codes: Correct Answer (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

The correct answer is (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv).

• Temples which were built in the Gurjar-Pratihar Period:
  • Adivarah temple of Ahad
  • Harshat Mata temple of Abhaneri
  • Neelkanth temple of Rajorgarh
  • Harihar temple of Osian

Key Points

• Adivarah Temple of Ahad was built in the year 943 AD.
  • This temple is located in Udaipur district.
• Harshat Mata Temple of Abhaneri was built in the eighth century.
  • This temple is located in Dausa district.
• Rajorgarh Nilkanth Temple was built between the Sixth and ninth Century.
  • It is in Alwar district.
• Harihar temple of Osian was built in the eighth century.
  • It is in Jodhpur district. 

Additional Information

• Gurjar-Pratihara dynasty was founded by Nagabhatta in 725 AD.
  • He declared his dynasty to be the branch of Suryavansh, describing Rama's brother Lakshmana as his ancestor.