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Achutappa Nayak completed the tower of _______ temple at Thiruvannamalai.

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Kubera Lingam

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Anajaneyar

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Ammachar

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Arunachaleswara

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The correct option is C Arunachaleswara
The tower of Arunachaleswara temple at Thiruvannamalai was completed by Achutappa Nayak. Arunachalesvara Temple,is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva, located at the base of Arunachala hill. Achuthappa Nayak was the eldest son of Sevappa Nayak. Achuthappa Nayak was the Thanjavur Nayak king who ruled from 1560 to 1614. From 1560 to 1580, he was co-monarch along with his father and from 1580 to 1614, he ruled on his own.

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