Question

Q41. Which of the following statements is/are true about Khajuraho School?
1. Khajuraho school is also known as Chandel School.
2. The temples were made of sandstone.
3. The temples had three chambers – garbhagriha, mandapa and ardha-mandapa.
4. The temple are generally east to west facing.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. (a) Only 1 and 2
• B. (b) Only 2 and 3
• C. (c) Only 1, 2 and 3
• D. (d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C (c) Only 1, 2 and 3

In the central part of India, the Chandela rulers developed a distinct style of temple making of their own-known as Khajuraho school or Chandel school. The temples were made of sandstone. The temples had three chambers – garbhagriha, mandapa and ardha-mandapa. The temples were generally north or east facing.