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Q11 (CISF/2017) History & Culture › Art & Architecture

Which one among the following temples is the earliest in time ?

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The Jandial Temple, located near Taxila (modern-day Pakistan), is the earliest among the options, dating back to the 1st century BCE or 1st century CE. It is noted for its unique Greco-Bactrian or Indo-Parthian architecture, featuring Ionic columns and a plan resembling classical Greek temples.

  • The Gupta Temple at Deogarh (Dashavatara Temple) dates to the early 6th century CE (c. 500–525 CE) and is a classic example of early Hindu stone masonry.
  • The Kailasanatha Temple at Kanchipuram was built by the Pallava King Rajasimha in the early 8th century CE (c. 700–728 CE).
  • The Sun Temple at Martand in Kashmir was constructed by King Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty in the 8th century CE (c. 725–756 CE).

Chronologically, Jandial precedes the others by several centuries.

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