The 'X' Temple at Konark was built in the 13th century. The king Narsingadeva II of the Eastern Ganga dynasty gets the credit for building this temple. What is that 'X'?
A
Sun Temple
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B
Rajarajeshvara Temple
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C
Lotus Temple
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D
Kandariya Mahadev Temple
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Solution
The correct option is A Sun Temple The Sun Temple at Konark was built in the 13th century by the king Narsingadeva II of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. This temple looks like a 30-metre tall chariot being pulled by horses. The architects carved out seven horses and 12 pairs of wheels.