{"id":71996,"date":"2024-04-20T11:20:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=71996"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:20:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:20:07","slug":"the-thousand-pillar-temple-is-an-architectural-marvel-from-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-thousand-pillar-temple-is-an-architectural-marvel-from-the\/","title":{"rendered":"The Thousand Pillar Temple is an architectural marvel from the:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Satavahana period&#8221; option2=&#8221;Kakatiya period&#8221; option3=&#8221;Chalukya period&#8221; option4=&#8221;Vijayanagara period&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: C) Chalukya period.<\/p>\n<p>The Thousand Pillar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Pattadakal, Karnataka, India. It was built in the 8th century CE by the Chalukya dynasty. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n<p>The temple is named for its thousand pillars, which are made of granite and decorated with intricate carvings. The temple is also known for its large dome, which is decorated with sculptures of Hindu deities.<\/p>\n<p>The Chalukya dynasty was a powerful Hindu dynasty that ruled over much of southern India from the 6th to the 12th centuries CE. The Chalukyas were known for their patronage of art and architecture, and they built many temples and other monuments during their reign.<\/p>\n<p>The Thousand Pillar Temple is one of the finest examples of Chalukya architecture. The temple is a masterpiece of Hindu art and architecture, and it is a popular tourist destination.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Satavahana period was a period of Indian history that lasted from the 3rd century BCE to the 2nd century CE. The Satavahanas were a powerful dynasty that ruled over much of central and southern India. However, they did not build the Thousand Pillar Temple.<\/li>\n<li>The Kakatiya period was a period of Indian history that lasted from the 11th to the 14th centuries CE. The Kakatiyas were a powerful dynasty that ruled over much of central and southern India. However, they did not build the Thousand Pillar Temple.<\/li>\n<li>The Vijayanagara period was a period of Indian history that lasted from the 14th to the 16th centuries CE. The Vijayanagara Empire was a powerful empire that ruled over much of southern India. 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