The Darasuram temple (Airavatesvara) was built by which Chola king? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The monumental 'Kandariya Mahadeva Temple' at Khajuraho features a central spire (Shikhara) surrounded by how many smaller miniature spires (Urushringas)?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Shikhara of Kandariya Mahadeva Temple rises to 31 meters, crowded by 84 smaller cascading replica spires that mimic a mountain range ridge.
The Shikhara of Kandariya Mahadeva Temple rises to 31 meters, crowded by 84 smaller cascading replica spires that mimic a mountain range ridge.
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Who was the chief architect of the Taj Mahal, widely recognized as one of the finest architectural achievements of Mughal history?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Ustad Ahmad Lahori is historicially acknowledged as the principal architect of the Taj Mahal, built under the orders of Emperor Shah Jahan.
Ustad Ahmad Lahori is historicially acknowledged as the principal architect of the Taj Mahal, built under the orders of Emperor Shah Jahan.
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The historic monument 'Rajabai Clock Tower', designed modeled on Big Ben in London, is a prominent landmark located in which university campus?
Correct Answer: Option C
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The Rajabai Clock Tower is located within the Fort campus of the University of Mumbai, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and completed in 1878.
The Rajabai Clock Tower is located within the Fort campus of the University of Mumbai, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and completed in 1878.
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