{"id":76268,"date":"2024-04-20T12:28:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=76268"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:28:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:28:20","slug":"the-ruins-at-martand-are-dedicated-to-which-deity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-ruins-at-martand-are-dedicated-to-which-deity\/","title":{"rendered":"The ruins at Martand are dedicated to which deity?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Lord Shiva&#8221; option2=&#8221;Lord Vishnu&#8221; option3=&#8221;Sun God (Surya)&#8221; option4=&#8221;Goddess Durga&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: c) Sun God (Surya).<\/p>\n<p>The Martand Sun Temple is a ruined Hindu temple complex located in the village of Martand, about 80 kilometers (50 mi) from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The temple is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and is one of the most important temples of its kind in India.<\/p>\n<p>The temple was built in the 8th century by King Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty. It is a large complex of buildings, including a main temple, a number of smaller temples, and a large courtyard. The main temple is a tall, square building with a pyramidal roof. It is decorated with intricate carvings and sculptures.<\/p>\n<p>The Martand Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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