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Which one of the following is the correct description of Kandaria Mahadeo?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”A Shiva temple at Elephanta” option2=”The title of a work by Bhatti” option3=”The capital of Chandella kings” option4=”A temple at Khajuraho” correct=”option4″]<\/p>\n

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\nKandariya Mahadeo is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in the Khajuraho complex in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is one of the largest and most ornate temples built by the Chandella rulers between 1025 and 1050 AD. It is renowned for its extensive carvings and elaborate architecture, representing the pinnacle of Chandella temple building.
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\nThe Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its temples famous for their Nagara style architecture and erotic sculptures. The Kandariya Mahadeo temple is the most prominent structure within this complex.
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\nElephanta refers to caves near Mumbai known for rock-cut sculptures, predominantly dedicated to Shiva. Bhatti was a Sanskrit poet (possibly 6th or 7th century CE), author of the Bhatti-kavya or Ravanavadha. The Chandella kings were a Rajput dynasty who ruled parts of central India during the medieval period and are famous for building the temples at Khajuraho. Option D correctly identifies the location and nature of Kandariya Mahadeo.
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Which one of the following is the correct description of Kandaria Mahadeo? [amp_mcq option1=”A Shiva temple at Elephanta” option2=”The title of a work by Bhatti” option3=”The capital of Chandella kings” option4=”A temple at Khajuraho” correct=”option4″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CAPF – 2020 Download PDFAttempt Online Kandariya Mahadeo is a famous Hindu temple … <\/p>\n

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