Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,20,14,10,20,2,2
keywords:
{'sun temple': [2, 0, 0, 0], 'konark': [4, 0, 2, 0], 'kapilendra deva routaray': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'purushottam dev': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'ananta varman chodaganga deva': [1, 0, 0, 0]}
The correct answer is option 2, Narasimhadeva I. The Konark Sun Temple was built during the reign of Narasimhadeva I, who was a ruler of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. He ruled from 1238 to 1264 AD and was a patron of art and architecture. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Sun god Surya and is considered one of the most impressive architectural marvels in India. It was designed in the form of a colossal chariot with intricately carved wheels, pillars, and sculptures. The temple was built using sandstone and faced towards the east to capture the first rays of the rising sun. It served as a place of worship and also a center for cultural activities and performances.