Q291
When was Basara temple built?
A.
6th century
AnswerB.
5th century
C.
8th century
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. The temple also houses the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Kali. As per history, Bijialudu a Karnataka king, who ruled the province of Nandagiri with Nanded as his capital in the 6th century, constructed the temple at Basara.