Question : The star-shaped temples were built during the reign of:
Option 1: Chalukya
Option 2: Badami
Option 3: Cholas
Option 4: Hoysala
Correct Answer: Hoysala
Solution : The correct option is Hoysala.
The Hoysala Empire, an Indian dynastic power, ruled over the Deccan region of South India from the 10th to the 14th centuries. The distinctive star-shaped or stellate (star-like) design in temple architecture is a notable feature of Hoysala temples. Prominent examples of Hoysala temples with star-shaped plans include the Chennakesava Temple in Belur and the Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu.
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Option 2: Chalukyas
Option 3: Nagas
Option 4: Cholas
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Option 3: Hoysala
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Option 2: Rashtrakuta Dynasty
Option 3: Pala Dynasty
Option 4: Chandela Dynasty
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