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प्रश्न
Give an example of sculpture during the Chola period.
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उत्तर
The Cholas excelled in making images of gods and goddesses made of stone and bronze; e.g., the bronze image of Lord Shiva as ‘Nataraja’ – Lord of Dance, is an excellent work of art.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name one of the masterpieces of the temples built, by the Chola king Rajaraja I. Mention one architectural feature of the temple.
Give one evidence to suggest that the Brihadeswara Temple is a repository of every branch of art.
Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following questions:
When and by whom was the Temple built?
Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:

To which Deity was the temple dedicated?
Which is the best example of Chola temples?
What is known as the ‘gopuram’?
Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:

Who built this temple?
With reference to the sources of information about the Cholas, give the significance of the following:
Brihadeshwara Temple.
With reference to the South Indian temples answer the following question:
The role of the temple as centres of learning.
Give one evidence to suggest that Cholas constructed magnificent temples.
