The Airavateshwara temple is located in Darasuram near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. It was built in the 12th century CE during the reign of Chola King Rajaraja II (1146-1173 CE). It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site complex known as the "Great Living Chola Temples".
The Airavateshwara temple at Darasuram was built by :
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Vijayanagara Empire)
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Answer: A. Chola King Rajaraja-II
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