Question

Which among the following temples was NOT built during the 8th century CE?
1. Kailasanatha temple, Kanchipuram
2. Virupaksha temple, Pattadakal
3. Brihadisvara temple, Thanjavur
4. Shore temple, Mamallapuram

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Brihadisvara temple, Thanjavur

The correct answer is Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur.

• Brihadeshwara Temple, also known as Raja Rajeswara Temple, is dedicated to Shiva and is located in Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu).
• It is one of the best examples of the Dravidian style of temple architecture built by Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I ( 985-1014 AD) between 1003 AD and 1010 AD.
• The temple consists of a pyramidal spire and is adorned with sculptures and paintings inside as well as outside.
• The temple entered the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1987 and is also a part of "Great Living Chola Temples" along with the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikondacholapuram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram.

Temple	Built-In	Built By	Important Points
Kailasanatha temple, Kanchipuram	685-705 AD	Narasimhavarman II	The Kanchi Kailasanatha temple is the oldest structure in Kanchipuram. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Virupaksha temple, Pattadakal	7th and 8th century	Vijayaditya Satyasraya	This is a complex of 7th and 8th century CE Hindu and Jain temples in northern Karnataka. It is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Shore temple, Mamallapuram	700-728 AD	Narasimhavarman I, Paramesvarman and Narasimhavarman II	This group of temples is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is oldest structural temple. 7 Pagodas is a term associated with the Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram.