Arrange the following temples in a chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below: I. Brihdishwar temple II. Gangaikonda cholapuram temple III. Shore temple of Mahabalipuram IV. Sapt pagoda
Verified Answer
A. I, II, IV, III
B. II, I, III, IV
C. III, II, I, IV
D. IV, III, I, II
Explanation:
The chronological order of the temples is: IV. Sapt Pagoda (part of Mahabalipuram, 7th century CE, Pallava dynasty) III. Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram (late 7th / early 8th century CE, Pallava dynasty) I. Brihadishwar Temple (Thanjavur, early 11th century CE, Chola dynasty, built by Rajaraja I) II. Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple (early 11th century CE, Chola dynasty, built by Rajendra I, slightly after Brihadishwar).