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Where is the famous Gupta period’s Deogarh temple situated?

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

Answer options

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Madhya Pradesh
  3. Chhattisgarh
  4. Rajasthan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Uttar Pradesh. The famous Deogarh temple, also known as the Dashavatara Temple, is located near Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh and dates to the Gupta period (5th century CE). It is considered one of the earliest known Hindu stone temples and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, showcasing his Dashavatara (Ten Avatars) in finely carved panels.