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Which city in West Bengal is famous for its 'Terracotta Temples'?

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

Answer options

  1. Shantiniketan
  2. Malda
  3. Murshidabad
  4. Bishnupur

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bishnupur

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Bishnupur šŸ“š Explanation: Bishnupur, located in the Bankura district of West Bengal, is world-famous for its exquisite terracotta temples built by the Malla kings during the 17th and 18th centuries. Since stone was scarce in the region, the artisans used burnt clay (terracotta) to create intricate designs and carvings on the temple walls, depicting scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Krishna-Leela. The Rasmancha and Jorebangla temples are prominent examples.