The correct answer is: a) Kakatiya dynasty.
The Thousand Pillar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Warangal, Telangana, India. It was built in the 12th century by the Kakatiya dynasty. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is one of the largest and most important temples in the Kakatiya style of architecture.
The temple is built on a raised platform and has a rectangular plan. It has a central shrine, which is surrounded by a number of smaller shrines. The temple is decorated with sculptures and reliefs depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.
The Thousand Pillar Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Telangana.
The other options are incorrect because:
- The Chalukya dynasty was a South Indian dynasty that ruled from the 6th to the 12th centuries. They were not the builders of the Thousand Pillar Temple.
- The Chola dynasty was a South Indian dynasty that ruled from the 9th to the 13th centuries. They were not the builders of the Thousand Pillar Temple.
- The Pallava dynasty was a South Indian dynasty that ruled from the 6th to the 9th centuries. They were not the builders of the Thousand Pillar Temple.