UPSC Prelims 2019 · Question 71 of 99
UPSC Prelims 2019 question on Kalyana Mandapas Vijayanagara
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2019
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectArt and Culture
- TopicTemple Architecture
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeDirect
Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
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Answer: D. Vijayanagara
Verdict
Correct answer: Vijayanagara → Option (d).
Analysis
A kalyana mandapa was meant to celebrate divine weddings in Vijayanagara Empire. The Kalyaana Mandapa (marriage hall) was a notable feature in the temple construction in the Vijayanagara kingdom. These were large halls used for celebrating the symbolic marriage of the deity.
The Chalukyas, Chandelas, and Rashtrakutas are known for other distinctive architectural features but not specifically for Kalyaana Mandapas.