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Religious Synthesis in Art

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The temples of Khajuraho are related with-

Solution & Analysis

Answer: C

Concept The Khajuraho complex is a symbol of religious pluralism under the Chandela dynasty, where Hindu and Jain shrines flourished side-by-side with shared artistic styles.

Explanation Built between 950 and 1050 CE, the Khajuraho group consists of temples dedicated to various Hindu deities (Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakta) and Jain Tirthankaras (Parshvanatha, Adinatha). They all follow the Nagara style of architecture.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: While famous for Hindu temples like Kandariya Mahadeva, the site also contains significant Jain temples in its eastern group.
Logic 2: The presence of both faiths suggests a period of religious tolerance and architectural consistency regardless of the specific deity.

Active Recall

Question

Who were the primary patrons of the Khajuraho temples?

Answer

The Chandela rulers of Central India.

Core Insight

Khajuraho demonstrates that in medieval India, religious affiliation did not limit architectural innovation; both Hindu and Jain temples utilized the same sophisticated Nagara design.

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