Question

The rulers of which dynasty are related to the Baroli temple complex?
1. Gurjara-Pratihara
2. Chauhan
3. Parmar
4. Chalukya

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Gurjara-Pratihara

The correct answer is Gurjara-Pratihara.

• The Baroli temple complex is related to the rulers of Gurjara-Pratihara.
  • The temple complex is located in Baroli village of Rawatbhata town in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan.
  • The complex is situated close to the rocky banks of the Chambal River.
  • The temples are built in the Pratihara style of temple architecture of the tenth century AD.
  • Four temples are dedicated to Shiva (including the Ghateshwar Mahadev Temple), two to Durga, and one each to the Shiva-Trimurti, Vishnu, and Ganesha.
  • All nine temples are under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India for conservation and protection.

• Pratiharas Dynasty (8th-11th Century A.D): 
  • Nagabhatta I was the founder of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty.
  • The Pratiharas were also renamed Gurjars.
  • He ruled over northern and western India.
  • They considered themselves descendants of Lakshmana.
  • They stood as fortifications of India's defense for Mahmud of Ghazni.
  • They are known for their sculptures, carved panels, and open mandapa-style temples.
  • The greatest development of his style of temple construction took place at Khajuraho, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.