Question

Who built the Lakshmi Narayan Temple at Chamba
1. Meru Varman
2. Lakshmi Varman
3. Lalit Varman
4. Sahil Varman

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Sahil Varman

The correct answer is Sahil Varman .

• Laxmi Narayan Temple Constructed by Raja Sahil Varman.
• It is  believed to be the founder of modern Chamba in 920 AD.
• The Laxmi Narayan Temple is the main shrine in the town that has a group of six temples.
• Known for fine classical forms, the temple has been built in shikhara (spire) style with wooden chhatris (cenotaphs) and a shell roof.

• Other temples in the complex include the Radha Krishna Temple that was constructed by Rani Sarda in 1825.
• Gauri Shankar Temple commissioned by Yugkar Varman, the son of Sahil Varman.
• The Shiva Temple of Chandragupta that was built by Sahil Varman.