UPSC Prelims 2019·GS1·art-and-culture·architecture

Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

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  1. AChalukya
  2. BChandela
  3. CRashtrakuta
  4. DVijayanagaraCorrect

Explanation

The construction of elaborate 'Kalyana Mandapas' (ceremonial halls or marriage halls) became a distinctive and notable feature in the temple architecture during the period of the Vijayanagara Empire (14th to 16th centuries). These mandapas were typically highly ornate, with richly carved pillars and intricate sculptures, used for various religious ceremonies, including the symbolic marriage of the deity to the goddess. This architectural innovation reflects the grand scale and devotional fervor characteristic of Vijayanagara art and architecture.
art-and-culture: Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

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