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Study the picture of the Brihadeshwara Temple and answer the following questions:(a) W’ho built this temple ?(b) To which deity is the temple dedicated ?(c) Mention two special features of this temple.

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(a) Brihadesh vara temple at Tanjavur was built by the Chola King Rajaraja-1. 

(b) It is dedicated to Lord Shiv. 

(c) The main structure of the temple has a great vimana or tower consisting of 13 successive stores rising to a height of 190 feet. Its top is crowned by a massive dome of a single block of stone about 25 feet high and weighing about 80 tons.



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