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Rulers And Buildings — Social Studies STD 7 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social StudiesRulers And Buildings3 Marks
Question
Write a short note on the Kandariya Mahadeva temple?
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Answer

Kandariya Mahadeva Temple:
  1. The Kandariya Mahadeva temple dedicated to Shiva was constructed in 999 by the king Dhangadeva of the Chandela dynasty.
  2. An ornamented gateway led to an entrance, and the main hall (mahamandapa) where dances were performed.
  3. The image of the chief deity was kept in the main shrine (garbhagriha). This was the place for ritual worship where only the king, his immediate family and priests gathered.

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