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प्रश्न
With reference to the sources of information about the Cholas, give the significance of the following:
Brihadeshwara Temple.
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उत्तर
Brihadeshwara Temple - The Brihadeshwara temple is the finest monument of a splendid period of South Indian history and the most beautiful specimen of Tamil architecture. The temple has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is one of the best specimens of the Dravidian style of architecture. The main structure of the temple has a great building to temples. The taxes on land were collected by the officials from the village councils vimana (tower) and is crowned by a massive dome consisting of a single block of stone. The massive temple building is covered from the base to the top with sculptures and decorative mouldings. The shrine houses a gigantic ShivaLingam, cut in a monolithic rock.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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:
Name the place where the Temple is located
Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:
Mention outstanding features of the Temple
What is known as the ‘gopuram’?
Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:
Who built this temple?
Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:
Mention two special features of this temple
With reference to the South Indian temples answer the following question:
The role of the temple as a landlord.
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.
Who translated the Ramayana into Tamil?
