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Who built Swayambhu Shiva temple Warangal?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, or arch, is an extensive ornamented stone sculpture; reflective of four identical gates in the Warangal Fort, which was part of the great Swayambhusiva temple of Shiva in the fort built by Ganapati Deva (1199-1262) during the 12th century.
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Who built the Bhadrachalam temple?
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Answer: Option A
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The town has a documented history of Lord Sri Rama temple constructed circa 17th century CE by Kancherla Gopanna. Gopanna (1620 - 1680), popularly known as Bhadradri Ramadasu or Bhadrachala Ramadasu, was a 17th century Indian devotee of Rama and a composer of Carnatic music.
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Who built the Hyderabad 400 years back on the banks of river Musi?
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Answer: Option B
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Hyderabad was founded on the River Musi five miles east of Golconda, the capital of the Qutub Shahi rulers in 1591-92 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah .
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Who built the Khammam fort?
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Answer: Option B
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The fort is believed to have been built by the Kakatiya rulers in 950 AD. It served as an impregnable citadel during various regimes of different dynasties, including Kakatiyas, Qutub Shahis and Asaf Jahis.
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Who built the Secunderabad station?
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Answer: Option A
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The Secunderabad station was built under the leadership of the Nizam Mir Mahbub Ali Khan in 1874 and it served as the main station of Nizam's private railways until the opening of Kacheguda railway station by his son Mir Osman Ali Khan in 1916.
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Who completed the construction of Qutub Minar?
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Answer: Option D
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Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutab Minar in 1200 AD, but could only finish the basement. His successor, Iltutmush, added three more storeys, and in 1368, Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the fifth and the last storey.
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Who composed the famous song "Jaya Jayahe Telangana"
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Answer: Option B
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"Jaya Jaya He Telangana" is a song that was purported to be the state song of the Indian state of Telangana. It is composed by Ande Sri. The writer took seven years to compose 12 stanzas.
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Who constructed Anumakonda Rudreswaralaya?
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Answer: Option C
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The most popular place to visit in Warangal is the Thousand Pillars Temple, located at the base of Hanamkonda hill. It was built in 12th century by the Kakatiya King Rudra Deva. Dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva, this temple is also known by the name of Sri Rudreshwara Swamy Temple.
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Who constructed the Charminar in 1591?
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Answer: Option C
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Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah constructed Charminar in 1591. His period is also known as Golden period in Qutub Shah’s. It is the most famous building of Hyderabad and also one of the most famous buildings in India.
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Who destroyed 1000 pillar temple?
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Answer: Option A
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The Tughlaq dynasty of Turkic origin destroyed the Thousand pillar temple during their invasion of South India. It stayed in bad shape for a few years with fallen out columns, broken roofs, and broken statues. In 2004, the temple was renovated by the Government of India.