Question

We know the name of the architect of the Rajarajeshwara Temple from an inscription.
True
False

Answer 1

Hint:
Inscriptions are the writings that are carved out on stones or on metals in ancient times.
The study of inscriptions is called Epigraphy.

Complete answer:
Inscriptions are mostly found in the southern parts of India and were also an important feature of Raja Rajeshwara Temple also known as Brihadishwara temple. This temple was built by Raja Chola I at Taliparamba in Kannur district of Kerala and was an outstanding example of Dravidian Culture. This temple has also got recognition as the UNESCO World heritage sites. They give a lot of information such as that in the case of the above temple many inscriptions in Tamil and Sanskrit language give the introduction of the king.

Some of the important information identified by the inscriptions on the temples on the RajaRajeshwara Temple are as follows:-

> The name of the King who give authorization for the construction of Raja Rajeshwara Temple i.e. Raja Chola I.
> The language which had customary usage at that time such as Tamil and Sanskrit.
> It also gives knowledge about the residents of the city at that time.
> The inscriptions reveal about sixty four inscriptions of Raja Chola I and twenty Nine inscriptions of Rajendra Chola I.
> One inscription on the north reveals accounts of the no of people employed and supported by the Temple and also gives their names, wages and duties done by them.
> It gives information about six hundred names which includes priests, tailors, dancers, potters, singers, male and female musicians and other important events that took place in that century. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is True

Note
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