In which state is the Somnath temple located?

The Somnath temple is located in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat.

Medieval Temple Restoration

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: After the attack of Mahmud Ghazni, who among the following reconstructed the Somnath temple?

Bhimraja-I (Bhimdev I) of the Solanki/Chaulukya dynasty is credited with reconstructing the Somnath temple after it was plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni.

Exam Year

2016

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2016_155 Ref: Standard Educational Reference