Correct Answer - Option 1 : Banswara
The correct answer is Banswara.
- The paragana in which the maximum numbers of sun temples and statues are found in medieval Rajasthan is Banswara.
- Banswara is a city in Banswara District in south Rajasthan in India.
- The state of Banswara was founded by Maharawal Jagmal Singh.
- It is named for the "bans" or bamboo forests in the area.
- It is also known as 'City of Hundred Islands', due to the presence of numerous islands on the Mahi River named "Chachakota" where the islands located, which flows through Banswara.
- Hence, option 1 is correct.
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Madareshwar Temple
- Banswara has a number of ancient Hindu and Jain temples, and In the past was known as Lodi Kashi or the city of temples.
- This famous temple of Lord Shiva is situated inside the natural cave of a high hill in the eastern part of the city.
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Shri Tripura Sundari Temple
- Tripura Sundari is the temple, devoted to Goddess Tripura Sundari or Turita Mata.
- This temple has a gorgeous idol of black stone having 18 hands and more important each hand carrying a different emblem.
- The Goddess is seen riding a tiger.
