The Chennakesva temple was built during which of the following empires?

A. Hoysal

B. Yadavas

C. Cholas

D. Pala

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  1. B
  2. D
  3. C
  4. A

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Option 4 : A
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The correct answer is A.

  • Chennakesva Temple was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE.
  • King Vishnuvardhana was the emperor of the Hoysala Empire
  • The Hoysala Empire was a Kannadiga power originating from the Indian subcontinent that ruled most of what is now Karnataka, India between the 10th and the 14th centuries.
  • The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to Halebidu.
  • The Hoysala rulers were originally from Malenadu, an elevated region in the Western Ghats.

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Temple  King
Vrihadeshwara Temple Rajaraja I
Koranganatha Temple Parantaka I
Kampahreshwar Temple Kullotung III
Airateshwar Temple  Rajaraja II
Gangaikonda Cholapuram  Rajendra I

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