Who built Surajkund near Faridabad?

Anangpala-II
Tejpal
Kumarapala
Vigrahapala

The correct answer is: Anangpala-II.

Anangpala-II was the Tomara king of Delhi from 1051 to 1060 CE. He was the son of Vigrahapala-II and the grandson of Anangpal Tomar. Anangpala-II is credited with building the Surajkund reservoir near Faridabad. The reservoir was built as a water source for the Tomara capital of Delhi. It is a large artificial lake with a circumference of about 10 kilometers. The lake is surrounded by a number of temples and pavilions. It is a popular tourist destination.

The other options are incorrect.

  • Tejpal was a Tomara general who served under Anangpala-II. He is not known to have built any monuments.
  • Kumarapala was a Chaulukya king of Gujarat from 1073 to 1143 CE. He is not known to have built any monuments in Delhi.
  • Vigrahapala-II was the Tomara king of Delhi from 1019 to 1051 CE. He is not known to have built the Surajkund reservoir.