Which of the following dynasties built the Brihadeshwara Temple of Tanjore?

Which of the following dynasties built the Brihadeshwara Temple of Tanjore? Correct Answer Chola

The correct answer is Chola.

Key Points

  • The Brihadeshwara Temple of Tanjore was built by Chola dynasty and is the most important Chola monument.
  • The Brihadeshwara Temple, also called the Rajarajeshawara temple, located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Additional Information

  • The temple was erected about 1000 A.D. and is a contemporary of the Rajarani temple of Bhubaneswar.
  • It was built by Rajaraja I “King of Kings”, as he announced himself on his coronation.
  • The temple is a magnificent and dignified edifice consisting of a pyramidal spire, made up of ever-diminishing tiers, regularly tapering towards the top, surmounted by an Amlaka.
  • The huge shikhara atop the vimana is believed to weigh more than eighty tons.

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