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Statewise GK · Q508

Punjab GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 508

Q508

Al-Biruni mentioned about the temple of Sangrur district in his book Kitab-ul-Hind. This is

A.
Suraj Kund Temple
Answer
B.
Shiv Mandir
C.
Laxmi Narayan Temple
D.
Temple of Baba Sodal

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Suraj Kund Temple is a large Sun Temple which is situated in the East of Sunam city. It was destroyed by Timur or Mohammad Ghaznavi. Al-Biruni mentioned it as a famous place in his book Kitab-ul-Hind. The Saraswati river is believed to have flowed by it. The Suraj Kund is surrounded by Verandhas on all sides. In one corner of the Kund there is Shiva Linga. There are other two Kunds, viz, Sita Kund and Barat Kund.