The Rathas (chariot-shaped temples) at Mahabalipuram were built by which dynasty? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Rathas (chariot-shaped temples) at Mahabalipuram were built by which dynasty?

A. Pallava

B. Pandya

C. Chola

D. Chera

Answer: Option A

The Pancha Rathas at Mahabalipuram were built by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I and are famous for their chariot-shaped monolithic structures.

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The Sun Temple at Modhera, noted for its magnificent step-tank (Surya Kund), was constructed during the reign of which dynasty?

A. Chaulukya (Solanki) Dynasty

B. Pratihara Dynasty

C. Paramara Dynasty

D. Rashtrakuta Dynasty

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Sun Temple at Modhera, Gujarat, was built in 1026-1027 AD during the reign of King Bhima I of the Chaulukya (Solanki) Dynasty.

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Mysore Palace is also known by what name?

A. Amba Vilas Palace

B. Lake Palace

C. Lal Mahal

D. City Palace

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mysore Palace, or Amba Vilas Palace, is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty.

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Charminar in Hyderabad was constructed by which ruler?

A. Aurangzeb

B. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah

C. Tipu Sultan

D. Nizam-ul-Mulk

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built Charminar in 1591 to commemorate the end of a plague. It is a symbol of Hyderabad.

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