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The Sun Temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva I. To which dynasty did he belong to?

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The Sun Temple of Konark, a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture, was built in the mid-13th century (circa 1250 CE) by King Narasimhadeva I [1]. Narasimhadeva I belonged to the Eastern Ganga dynasty, also known as the Imperial Ganga dynasty, which ruled over the region of Kalinga (modern-day Odisha) [1]. He was a powerful monarch noted for his military prowess, particularly for repelling the inroads of the Delhi Sultanate and defeating the Governor of Bengal [1]. The temple was constructed partly to commemorate these military victories and to demonstrate his devotion to the Sun God, Surya [1]. The Eastern Ganga dynasty succeeded the Somavamsis and preceded the Suryavamsi Gajapati dynasty in the region. The temple is designed as a colossal chariot with twelve pairs of wheels, symbolizing the zenith of the dynasty's cultural and architectural brilliance.

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  1. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science, Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Reshaping India’s Political Map > Resistance to the Delhi Sultanate > p. 29
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