Question
Download Solution PDFUnder the rule of which king was the Sun Temple at Konark built?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Narsimhadeva 1.
Key Points
- Sun Temple of Konark was built by King Narasimhadeva l of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya and is located 35 km northeast of Puri.
- The temple complex consists of a 100-foot high chariot with immense wheels and horses which is mainly in ruins.
- This temple complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 for its architectural greatness and also for the sophistication and abundance of sculptural work.
- This temple also is known as the "Black Pagoda".
- Built-in the 13th century, the Konark temple was conceived as a gigantic chariot of the Sun God, with 12 pairs of exquisitely ornamented wheels pulled by seven horses.
- The temple is a perfect blend of Kalinga architecture, heritage, exotic beach, and salient natural beauty.
- It is protected under the National Framework of India by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act (1958) and its Rules (1959).
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