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Question
With reference to the sources of information about the Cholas, give the significance of the following:
Brihadeshwara Temple.
Solution
Brihadeshwara Temple - The Brihadeshwara temple is the finest monument of a splendid period of South Indian history and the most beautiful specimen of Tamil architecture. The temple has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is one of the best specimens of the Dravidian style of architecture. The main structure of the temple has a great building to temples. The taxes on land were collected by the officials from the village councils vimana (tower) and is crowned by a massive dome consisting of a single block of stone. The massive temple building is covered from the base to the top with sculptures and decorative mouldings. The shrine houses a gigantic ShivaLingam, cut in a monolithic rock.
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