Name the Chola ruler who built the Brihadiswara Temple.
A
Rajaraja Chola
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B
Rajendra Chola
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C
Rajadhiraja Chola
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D
Virarajendra Chola
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Solution
The correct option is A Rajaraja Chola Brihadiswara temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva and situated on the southern bank of the river Kaveri. The temple was built by Rajaraja Chola between 1003 CE and 1010 CE. The temple is a part of the UNESCO World Hertiage site.