Question

Arrange the following temples in chronological order: \[ \text{A. Mallikarjuna Temple, Pattadakal} \] \[ \text{B. Jain Temple, Meguti} \] \[ \text{C. Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Khajuraho} \] \[ \text{D. Brihadeshwar Temple, Tanjore} \] \[ \text{E. Sun Temple, Konark} \]

• A. A, B, D, C, E
• B. B, A, D, C, E
• C. C, D, A, B, E
• D. D, C, A, B, E

Hint:

For temple chronology, remember: \[ \text{Chalukya} \rightarrow \text{Chola} \rightarrow \text{Chandela} \rightarrow \text{Konark} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Temple chronology is based on dynasties and construction periods. Early medieval temples came first, followed by Chola, Chandela, and later Odisha temples.

Step 1: Identify the earliest temple.
Jain Temple at Meguti belongs to the early Chalukyan period. So, it comes first: \[ B = \text{Jain Temple, Meguti} \]

Step 2: Place Mallikarjuna Temple.
Mallikarjuna Temple at Pattadakal belongs to the Chalukyan temple tradition. So, it comes after Meguti: \[ A = \text{Mallikarjuna Temple, Pattadakal} \]

Step 3: Place Brihadeshwar Temple.
Brihadeshwar Temple was constructed during the Chola period under Rajaraja I. So, the third is: \[ D = \text{Brihadeshwar Temple, Tanjore} \]

Step 4: Place Kandariya Mahadev Temple.
Kandariya Mahadev Temple belongs to the Chandela period of Khajuraho. So, it comes after Brihadeshwar: \[ C = \text{Kandariya Mahadev Temple} \]

Step 5: Place Konark Sun Temple.
Konark Sun Temple belongs to the later medieval period of Odisha temple architecture. So, it comes last: \[ E = \text{Sun Temple, Konark} \] Thus, the correct order is: \[ B \rightarrow A \rightarrow D \rightarrow C \rightarrow E \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(B) B, A, D, C, E}} \]