Q135
Brihadeshwara Temple which was built by Raja Raja Chola I is dedicated to?
A.
Vishnu
B.
Shiva
AnswerC.
Brahma
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The magnum opus of Chola architecture, the Brihadeeshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Astoundingly, it took only about 6 years to build, and the colossal temple was consecrated by Rajaraja I himself in the year 1010 AD. It was orginally called the Peruvudaiyar Temple.