The Sun Temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva I. To which dynasty

The Sun Temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva I. To which dynasty

Q. The Sun Temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva I. To which dynasty did he belong to?

(a) Somavamsi dynasty

(b) Imperial Ganga dynasty

(c) Suryavansi Gajapti dynasty

(d) Bhoi dynasty

Ans: (b) Imperial Ganga dynasty

Explanation: The Sun Temple at Konark, located on the eastern shores of the Indian subcontinent, is one of the outstanding examples of temple architecture. Built in 13th century by King Narasimhadeva, it was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1984. Narsimhadeva was a powerful monarch and warrior of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty of medieval Odisha who reigned from 1238 to 1264.

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