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At which one of the following places was a Shiva temple not constructed under the patronage of the Chola rulers?

Options

  1. AChidambaram
  2. BThanjavur
  3. CGangaikonda Cholapuram
  4. DNaneghat

Correct answer

D. Naneghat

Step-by-step solution

- During the reign of the Satavahana (c. 200 BCE -190 CE ) , the Naneghat pass was one of the trade routes. It connected the Konkan coast communities with Deccan high plateau through Junnar. It was made by Satvahana Queen NAGANIKA. - The temple was constructed during the 10th Century when Chidambaram used to be the capital of the Chola dynasty. The Cholas considered Lord Shiva as Nataraj as their family deity. The Nataraj temple has undergone damage, renovation and expansion throughout the 2nd millennium. - Brihadi

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