WBCS.LIVE practice question

The star-shaped temples were built during the reign of:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Hoysala
  2. Chalukya
  3. Badami
  4. Cholas

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Hoysala

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Hoysala. The Hoysala dynasty (10th–14th centuries CE), which ruled parts of modern-day Karnataka, is renowned for its distinctive star-shaped temple architecture, particularly the star-shaped ground plan.