Question

The Chennakesava Temple was constructed during the reign of _______.
1. Veera Ballala I
2. Ereyanga
3. Harihara Raya
4. Narasimha III

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Narasimha III

Solution: The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Narasimha III.

Narasimha III was a Hoysala Empire, whose reign lasted from 1263–1292 AD. Under his reign the construction of the Chennakesava Temple began.

• Narasimha III faced rebellion from his brother, Ramanatha and invasion by the Yadavas of Seuna. But he defeated both.
• He worshiped Parshvanatha, the 23^rd Jain tirthankara, and his spiritual adviser was Maghanandi Siddhanta.
• Narsimha III was succeeded by Veera Ballala III.
• The Chennakesava Temple's foundation stone was laid by  Somanatha Dandanayaka, a general of the Hoysala King Narasimha III in 1258 AD.
• The construction was completed in 1268 AD.
• It is located in Somanathapura town, Karnataka.
• The temple contains inscriptions of Ramayana, Mahabharat and Bhagvata Purana.