Which dynasty built the Laxman Temple in Sirpur, a significant architectural landmark in Chhattisgarh?

Sarabhapuriya Dynasty
Panduvamshi Dynasty
Maurya Dynasty
Nala Dynasty

The correct answer is the Sarabhapuriya Dynasty.

The Sarabhapuriya dynasty was a Hindu dynasty that ruled parts of central India from the 6th to the 8th centuries CE. The dynasty was founded by Sarabha, a Brahmin who was a minister in the court of the Kalachuri king Buddharāja. Sarabha’s son, Pṛthivīśaṃvara, founded the city of Sirpur, which became the capital of the Sarabhapuriya dynasty.

The Sarabhapuriyas were patrons of art and architecture. They built several temples in Sirpur, including the Laxman Temple, which is a significant architectural landmark in Chhattisgarh. The Laxman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. It is a three-tiered temple with a square base and a pyramidal roof. The temple is decorated with sculptures of Hindu deities and scenes from Hindu mythology.

The Sarabhapuriya dynasty was overthrown by the Kalachuris in the 8th century CE. However, their legacy lives on in the temples they built, which are still standing today and are a testament to their artistic and architectural skills.

The other options are incorrect. The Panduvamshi dynasty was a Hindu dynasty that ruled parts of central India from the 3rd to the 6th centuries CE. The Maurya dynasty was a Hindu dynasty that ruled most of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 2nd centuries BCE. The Nala dynasty was a Hindu dynasty that ruled parts of central India from the 1st to the 3rd centuries CE.